Day Centre Officer/Support Worker (4 Posts) (Fixed-Term) (Part-Time) - WDN06069
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,059.80 i £32,873.23 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Dumbarton, G82 1HY |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | WDN06069 |
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Job Description
(Pay Award Pending)
Post 1 - Based at Dumbarton Centre, 30 hours, Fixed Term to 28/08/2026
Post 2 - Based at Dumbarton Centre, 30 hours, Fixed Term to 28/08/2026
Post 3 - Based at Community Connections, 30 hours, Fixed Term to 28/08/2026
Post 4 - Based at Community Connections, 30 hours, Fixed Term to 28/08/2026
Please note that these posts are part time and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.
West Dunbartonshire HSCP Learning Disability Service delivers high quality community and building based support services to adults with learning disabilities.
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, motivated and flexible people to join our support team. The community based support service operates 7 am – 9pm, 7 days per week. A rota is in operation and you would be required to work shifts which also includes weekend working. Building based service operates Monday – Friday with varied work hours.
Duties include assisting service users with all aspects of personal care where required, medication administration, home support and accessing community based activities. Building based service provides support to those who require support and facilities that can only be accessed in a building environment Working in a person centered way you will also assist service users to maintain and develop their daily living skills and engage in meaningful activities promoting independence and choice. You will support service users and support staff to develop support plans to achieve identified outcomes.
You must have a minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. It is essential that you have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.
You must be able to demonstrate within your application form that you are reliable and flexible with the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. You will also be required to demonstrate that you can communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and this would include monitoring and reporting changes in the identified needs of service users including the handling of sensitive information.
You must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or achieve registration within 6 months of your start date for community based service.
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/
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