Link Worker - DGA13725

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform with discounts

LGPS discounts from local businesses

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Link Worker for Day Services to join a team delivering person-centred services under self-directed support, The Keys to Life, and Health & Social Care Standards. You will help people access community opportunities and support independence, health, learning and work-related activities.

The role requires 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, with some evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification at SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (Band 5).
• Experience of paid or unpaid work with people with additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to service users.
• Contribute towards personal planning and reviews, team meetings and recording of electronic information.

Skills

SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care

Flexible attitude under pressure

Sensitivity to others

Experience with people with additional

Education

SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (Band 5)

Job description

The Learning Disability Service provided by Dumfries and Galloway’s Health & Social Care Partnership supports young people and adults who have a range of needs including learning/ physical disabilities and autism spectrum conditions.

As a Link Worker within Day Services, you will be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality person-centered services based on the principles of self-directed support, ‘The Keys to Life’ and Health & Social Care Standards. You will support people to access community-based opportunities to develop skills, promote independence, improve health and wellbeing and participate in adult learning/work-related activities. Reporting to a Support Coordinator, you will provide direct care and support and contribute towards personal planning and reviews, team meetings and recording of electronic information.

In this post you will be required to work 36hours per week 52.14 weeks per year. Some evening and weekend work may be required. You must hold a qualification at SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (Band 5). If you do not hold a qualification at SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent but meet the other essential criteria on the Person Specification, you may still be eligible for interview for a Link Worker position at Entry Level Band 4 whilst you undertake and/or complete the necessary qualification.

You must have some experience of paid or unpaid work with people with additional support needs, for example learning/physical disability or mental health conditions. Experience of assessment and recording is essential. You must have a flexible approach to work under pressure and remain objective whilst showing sensitivity towards others.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Carron Alison, Day, Community and Home Support Services Manager

Dumfries Activity & Resource Centre, Burns Street, Dumfries DG1 2PS