Day Service Officer (Part Time) (Permanent) - REN15096

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Day Service Officer (Anchor Centre) to deliver day care to adults with PMLD and autism in line with Social Work policies and personalised care plans. You will help service users meet their needs with dignity, maximise independence and promote inclusion in the wider community.

You should have a good understanding of the needs of people with learning disability and/or autism, the ability to complete care plans, undertake risk assessments, and record daily support

Qualifications

• Experience with people who have learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to complete care plans, undertake risk assessments and record daily support notes.
• Person-centred approach with respect for service users and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day care to adults with PMLD and autism in line with Social Work policies.
• Assist service users to meet their needs as detailed in care plans.
• Complete care plans, undertake risk assessments and record daily support notes.
• Communicate effectively with service users, carers and professionals; maintain sensitive information.

Skills

Care planning

Risk assessment

Record keeping

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Care (desirable)

Job description

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Day Service Officer (Anchor Centre)

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for the delivery of day care to adults who have PMLD and Autism, consistent with Social Work policies and procedures including assisting service users to meet their needs as detailed in their care plans in a way which respects their dignity as individuals, maximising their levels of independence and promoting their inclusion within the wider community.

You should have a good understanding of the needs of people with a learning disability and/or autism and the ability to: complete care plans; undertake risk assessments; record daily support notes; etc.

You must have a person-centred approach with a positive view of the welfare of people and families experiencing difficulties, be enthusiastic and motivated as well as courteous and respectful in all your interactions with service users, carers, staff with a responsible approach to sensitive information.

You must also be able to communicate effectively with service users, carers and other professionals, have a knowledge of common computer IT packages and able to work flexible hours.

Possession of SVQ Level 3 in Social Care is desirable whilst the ability and commitment to achieve this is essential.

A driving licence and experience of group work are desirable.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the service's commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.