Link Worker - DGA13822

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Link Worker to join Castle Douglas Community Support Service. The post involves delivering person-centered care to adults at home and in the community, with the Enhanced Outreach Service expanding to families in crisis.

You will report to a Support Coordinator and contribute to planning, reviews, and information recording. A current driving licence is essential; PVG checks apply. Salary Band 5: £28,815–£30,597.

Qualifications

• SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience of paid or unpaid work with people with additional support needs.
• Team player committed to supporting and enabling people to live fulfilled lives.
• Current driving licence is essential; alternative transport considered if not available.
• Ability to use basic computer applications; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to people in their own homes.
• Assist people to access community opportunities to develop skills and promote independence.
• Contribute to personal planning, reviews, and team meetings; recording information electronically.
• Support families and respond to crisis situations as part of the outreach service.
• Work a 36-hour week; participate in flexible patterns to promote work/life balance.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

SVQ 2 Health & Social Care

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Link Worker (16/468)

Castle Douglas Community Support Service (including Enhanced Outreach Service)

Band 5 £28,815 - £30,597

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.

Castle Douglas Community Support Service provides both long-term care and support to adults living in their own homes and short-term Outreach support to families to prevent and respond to crisis situations. The service is expanding its Enhanced Outreach Service and is keen to hear from applicants who are adaptable and committed to supporting families at times when extra support is needed. As a Link Worker, you will be part of a team committed to delivering high quality person-centered services putting Health & Social Care Standards at the heart of all we do. Reporting to a Support Coordinator (Key Worker), you will provide direct care and support to people in their homes and in accessing community opportunities to develop skills, promote independence, improve health and wellbeing and participate in adult learning/work-related activities. You will contribute towards personal planning and reviews, team meetings and recording of electronic information.

In this post you will be required to work 36 hours per week 52.14 weeks per year. Some evening, weekend and sleep-in work may be required: however, we are keen to promote staff wellbeing and can offer a pattern of weekend on/off working or other flexible working patterns to support our employees to achieve a good work/life balance.

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 (£14.27 per hour) whilst you undertake and/or complete the necessary qualification. You will receive regular supervision and support for your professional development in this role with opportunities for learning and training.

You must have some experience of paid or unpaid work with people with additional support needs, for example learning/physical disability, older adults or mental health conditions. You must be a team player, committed to supporting and enabling people to live fulfilled lives and to supporting service improvements. An ability to use basic computer applications is desirable but training can be given.

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.

Requirements

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.

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 that are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact Jayne Wallace, Manager. Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]