Care Manager - ABS48710

Aberdeenshire Council; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a qualified social work professional to carry out assessments for older adults and individuals with disabilities within legislative frameworks. The post requires PVG scheme checks and a valid driving licence.

You will be expected to support high-quality service delivery and participate in continuous improvement within the social work team. The role involves working under the Social Work (Scotland) Act and related care management legislation, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a recognised qualification for the role in social work or related professional field.
• A current valid driving licence is required.
• Two references (one from current or most recent employer) are required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments within budgetary criteria to meet outcomes for older adults and those with a physical disability, including acquired brain injury.
• Operate under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and related legislation relevant to care management.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and organisation.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

CQSW

Dip in Social Work

Dip/ Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered Nurse with Community Experience

Job description

Job Description

Undertake assessments within budgetary criteria, where individuals meet service eligibility, to meet the outcomes of older adults, and those with a physical disability including acquired brain injury, under the remit of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and subsequent legislation relevant to the function of care management.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and the organisation.

Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 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 both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

• Candidates must hold a recognised qualification for the role, professional qualification in Social Work - CQSW, Dip in Social Work, Dip / Degree in Occupational Therapy or a Registered Nurse with Community Experience and be registered with relevant professional body.
• A current valid driving licence is required.
• This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.