Care-at-Home Social Work Assistant (Flexible Hours)

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary Sacrifice AVC

33 days annual leave

Public holidays

Sick pay

Flexible working

Cinema discounts

Cycle to Work

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is recruiting a Social Work Assistant based at Council Headquarters, Hamilton. You will support the Care at Home service, ensuring statutory obligations are met and service users' health and wellbeing needs are addressed.

Working 35 hours per week, with pattern Mon-Thu 8.45am-4.45pm and Fri 8.45am-4.15pm, you will liaise with external providers, service users and families to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in social care settings preferred.
• Ability to liaise with external providers and service users.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations.
• Carry out timely assessment and review of service users.
• Liaise with external providers, service users, families and professionals.

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is recruiting a Social Work Assistant based at Council Headquarters, Hamilton. You will support the Care at Home service, ensuring statutory obligations are met and service users' health and wellbeing needs are addressed.

Working 35 hours per week, with pattern Mon-Thu 8.45am-4.45pm and Fri 8.45am-4.15pm, you will liaise with external providers, service users and families to coordinate care.