Social Care Officer - ANG06393

Angus Council; Forfar; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Angus Council is seeking an Alarm Receiving Centre Social Care Officer based in Forfar. You will respond to alarm activations and emergency calls, providing reassurance, safety and support to service users while promoting their independence.

The role involves effective communication and problem-solving to arrange appropriate assistance when required. The position requires the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme, with interviews scheduled as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• You must be able to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarm activations and emergency calls from individuals who rely on our service for reassurance, safety and support.
• Communicate with service users to maintain independence and ensure appropriate assistance is provided when needed.

Job description

Job Description

Based at Andrew Smythe Gardens, Forfar.

This job is workstyle 1.

In this workstyle most of your time is spent undertaking the direct delivery of front-line services work. Depending on your role there may be a limited requirement to access a specific council location during the course of the working week if you are not delivering your service at a council location.

As an Alarm Receiving Centre Social Care Officer you will respond to alarm activations and emergency calls from individuals who rely on our service for reassurance, safety, and support. Through effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills, you will help service users maintain their independence while ensuring appropriate assistance is provided when needed.

Should you require additional information please contact Andrea McGregor, Community Alarm Coordinator on [phone].

Please note interviews will be held Monday, 9 November 2026.

Requirements

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.