Job overview

Link Worker - DGA13187 - Dumfries and Galloway Council - addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check

Link Worker - DGA13187 with Dumfries and Galloway Council in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check is a people-focused role involving work to job Description Link Worker (13/874M) (Fixed Term) Kirkconnel £25,613.33 - £27,197.33 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.

Responsibilities: The advert points to as a Link Worker within Day Services, the post holder 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, access community-based opportunities to develop skills, promote independence, improve health and wellbeing and participate in adult learning/work-related activities, a Support Coordinator, the post holder will provide direct care and support and contribute towards personal planning and reviews, team meetings and recording of electronic information, and 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, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring must hold a qualification at SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (Band 5), If 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, may still be eligible for interview for a Link Worker position at Entry Level Band 4 whilst undertake and/or complete the necessary qualification, must have some experience of paid or unpaid work with people with additional support needs, for example learning/physical disability or mental health conditions, and Experience of assessment and recording is essential.

Application:

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Link Worker DGA13187

Salary and benefits

£25,613.33 - £27,197.33 per year

Location details

addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check

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