Social Work Assistant Practitioner

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process – for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.An opportunity has arisen within the Assessment and Care Management Team, based within Brooksby Medical and Resource Centre, Largs. We are currently seeking a confident and professional Social Work Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the team manager, this role will include working with and assessing individuals over the age of 65 who are experiencing varying and complex support needs, and also adults over the age of 18 who are living with a physical disability. You will be responsible for working within the legislative framework of safeguarding, undertaking assessments for Self-Directed Support, and the care management of vulnerable adults. North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. PVG (Adults) This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires. Agile…