Job overview

Advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

To contribute to the independence of service users in their homes by delivering, assembling and installing a range of health and occupational therapy equipment in the Community. Provide technical advice and support to service users and professional staff. Participate in all stores related activities including the repair, refurbishment, P.A.T’s, Loler checks and inspections of equipment.

Reporting to Community Equipment Store manager and working with various health professionals, contractors, stores clerical team and Service users.

Essential Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with service users, colleagues and managers at all levels

Driving license

Moving and handling skills to enable items of equipment to be installed to the required standards

Basic IT knowledge

Excellent attention to accuracy and detail

Good knowledge of planning delivery routes and multi-drop deliveries

Ability to work flexibly to meet competing and unforeseen demands and to tight deadlines

Display initiative and an ability to take ownership to solve problems

Experience of working with vulnerable client groups

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) 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 a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council

Skills or experience needed

Driver Storeperson St Johns Hospital

Salary and benefits

£28,455 - £30,595 per year

Location details

their homes by delivering

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