Job Description
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Based at County Buildings, Market Street, Forfar.
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These jobs are workstyle 1 – Fixed.
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In this workstyle most of your time is spent undertaking the direct delivery of front-line services work. Depending on your role there may be a limited requirement to access a specific council location during the course of the working week if you are not delivering your service at a council location.
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You will be part of the enablement team which provides short term support for people being discharged from hospital or who may require additional support and assessment of their needs in their own home.
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You will be responsible for the development and amendment of support plans to deliver assessed needs.
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You must be pro active in support planning and monitoring goals and outcomes with the person on their enablement and assessment journey, as well as manging risk assessments and updating case notes.
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A key part of this role is empowering the person to reach their goals and maintain outcomes and to support carers to continue in their caring role.
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You will be required to undertake personal care tasks including washing, bathing and supporting people to maintain their personal hygiene. In addition you will ensure good nutritional and fluid intake and promote mobility and independence.
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You will be trained in manual handling by Angus Council to achieve the Scottish Manual Handling Passport qualification.
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An awareness of Adult Support and Protection and the National Health and Social Care Standards is essential.
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You must be able to work 35 hours per week, on a 4 on / 4 off split shift rotation.
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Shift times are 7.30am-1.00pm and 5.00pm-9.30pm.
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You will be required to travel throughout Angus in the course of your duties, and a full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
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This post does not qualify for the Home Office Sponsorship scheme.
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These job are temporary for up to 12 months from date of appointment.
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Internal and external applications on a secondment basis will be considered. You must have the approval of your line manager / organisation.
n Please note interviews will be held – to be confirmed.
Requirementsn
You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.
n Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for these jobs.
About Angus Counciln
In addition, please refer to the “applicant guidance” document when completing your application form and to the “welcome to Angus” document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.
The Individualn
We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:
n Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.
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