Care Manager - ABS48989

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

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a Care Manager to undertake assessments within budgetary criteria for older adults and those with a physical disability, including acquired brain injury, under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and related legislation.

You will contribute to quality service delivery and continuous improvement, working within a team. The post is fixed-term until 27 August 2027 and requires PVG scheme checks and satisfactory pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme suitability and pre-employment checks required.
• Role involves safeguarding responsibilities under relevant Scottish legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments within budgetary criteria for older adults and those with a physical disability including acquired brain injury.

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.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 27/08/2027

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.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.