TEC (Technology Enabled Care) Officer - EAL11551

East Lothian Council; Tranent; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in delivering Technology Enabled Care services. This temporary role involves conducting assessments and reviews to ensure the safety and independence of service users. Candidates must have relevant health or social care qualifications and a current driving licence. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, may be available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Technology Enabled Care services.
• Carry out assessments and reviews.
• Install and maintain TEC equipment.

Skills

Driving Licence

Health or Social Care Knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care

Technical or engineering qualification

Job description

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19

Temporary for 15 months.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday & Tuesday, 09:00-17:00
Days of working are negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

Assist in the delivery of an integrated Technology Enabled Care (TEC) service for East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership (ELH&SCP), which enables service users and their carers to remain safe and independent in their own homes, by carrying out or assisting with assessments and reviews; installing and maintaining TEC equipment and providing advice.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care or hold an equivalent level recognised technical or engineering qualification and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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