Outreach Worker - SCOPE, Pullar House, Perth - PKC13347
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,689.00 to £32,866.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 December 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PKC13347 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Outreach Worker, SCOPE (Fixed Term until 13 November 2026) - PKC13347
£30,689 - £32,866
Pullar House, Perth
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our dynamic integrated multi-disciplinary team, SCOPE, working with individuals with a learning disability and/or autism who have complex care needs.
The team supports individuals from the age of 14 years and upwards at different life stages, from transition from school into adulthood, moving to their own accommodation and beyond into older age.
The team is made up of disciplines from both Health and Social Care, such as social workers, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Learning Disability Nurses, Care providers, Family Group decision making, and Psychologists.
The role of the Outreach worker will be intrinsic to this work, to support individuals in their own homes as well as out in the community, inform assessment and support to implement positive behaviour strategies, which will improve the lives of the individuals as well as families, carers and the provider of care.
The Outreach worker will support transitions such as from school to college or their home to an independent living setting, Community access and integration, Volunteering and employment opportunities, emotional support and independent living skills.
This role will include partnership working to develop and facilitate group activities. Outreach workers manage a case load of individuals and work closely with other professional partners such as social workers, occupational therapy, phycology etc.
Outreach Workers provide direct care and support to individuals residing across the whole of Perth and Kinross region.
If you are interested in this post, please apply online via My Job Scotland.
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for an individual who has experience of working with vulnerable people in the community, with preferred experience of work those with a learning disability and/or Autism.
An understanding of individuals who are vulnerable or at risk and the care provision they require is preferable.
We are looking an individual who has good communication skills, both verbal and written.
You also need to be able to cope under pressure and respond to the needs of individuals when they are display stress and distress behaviour.
You will have the ability to work flexibility and adapt to the changing demands of the work.
You will be able to work on their own but also work with well within a team.
You will be compassionate in their approach and treat individuals with dignity and respect.
You will be willing to develop their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of those who are the most vulnerable in society to ensure that the have better health and wellbeing outcomes.
To apply for this job, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be qualified in Social Care (or equivalent) to an SVQ 2 level, or committed to working towards this qualification.
The successful applicant should have an understanding of Adult Support and Protection legislation, and will be subject to a check through the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
Experience of working with individuals with a diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism and complex care needs is preferred, but not essential.
It is preferred that the successful applicant has a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Flexi time
- Access to a range of benefits
- Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs
We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jennifer Menzies at jennifermenzies@pkc.gov.uk or Megan Mackenzie at mmackenzie@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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