Part-Time Carer Support Social Worker & Care Manager

Aberdeenshire Council; Turriff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is recruiting a part-time permanent Social Worker/ Care Manager within the Carer Support Team. You will work to support unpaid carers by co-producing tailored support plans and guiding them through self-directed options within the Self Directed Support framework.

You will be part of Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, focusing on both adult and young carers for the North Aberdeenshire area, in a team of six across the county.

Qualifications

• SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.
• PVG Scheme or PVG update check required.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if relevant.
• Two references, one from current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Co-produce a support plan with carers to meet outcomes identified in an Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carer Statement.
• Support carers to direct their outcomes via self-directed support.
• Review the effectiveness of support through regular reviews and monitoring.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

Education

SSSC registration within 3 months of employment

Job description

Aberdeenshire Council is recruiting a part-time permanent Social Worker/ Care Manager within the Carer Support Team. You will work to support unpaid carers by co-producing tailored support plans and guiding them through self-directed options within the Self Directed Support framework.

You will be part of Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, focusing on both adult and young carers for the North Aberdeenshire area, in a team of six across the county.