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36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent 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 The successful candidate will be based within the Integrated Access Point undertaking a range of social work services in relation to the assessment and care management of adults in West Lothian. The post holder will be assisting with assessment, enabling people to remain as independent as possible. Assessments will take a strengths-based approach and post holders will be encouraged to think creatively about how we support service users during their period of assessment. This will include ensuring service users meet eligibility criteria and considering community based, informal supports and technology to meet the clients needs. The worker must have abilities to work as part of a team, respond to demands of a busy service, be able to follow procedures, have excellent communication and good report writing skills. The worker should be prepared to take the lead in more complex, high risk assessments as well as supporting other members of the team. These tasks will be carried out in partnership with service users, family members, colleagues within the Integrated Access Point, social Policy and other professionals and agencies as necessary to meet need. The worker will be required to have a good understanding of Self Directed Support and the importance of completing outcome focused assessments. The worker will be required to undertake essential training including in adult support and protection training up to level 3 in accordance with service standards. The worker must have the ability, if required, to travel throughout West Lothian and hold a recognised qualification in social care. Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain PVG Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland. The skills and knowledge candidate must have: - • Relevant Social Work Qualification., • It is desirable for the candidate to have relevant assessment and care management experience in a social work practice team. This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. 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.

Residential Worker Residential Family Support Service Location: Edinburgh Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week Shift Rota (including weekends, lone working, and sleep-ins) Salary: £27,397.00 per annum + Overtime Opportunities + Sleep-ins Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months) About the Role: 21HSC are recruiting for a Residential Worker on behalf of a well-established charitable organisation providing residential and community-based support to children, young people, and families. This opportunity is based primarily within a small residential setting supporting up to three mothers and their babies at any one time. The service provides guidance and practical support to help mothers strengthen attachment and bonding with their babies, develop independent living skills, and improve health and wellbeing outcomes for both parent and child. The successful candidate will work closely with mothers, babies, families, social work, health professionals, and partner agencies to ensure strengths-based, trauma-informed support is delivered while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of children. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and values-driven team adapting services to meet evolving care standards and improve outcomes for families. Role and Responsibilities: • Provide direct support and interventions for parents, babies, and families in a residential setting., • Support mothers to build healthy attachment and bonding with their babies., • Promote positive health, wellbeing, and independent living skills., • Monitor and support babies growth and developmental needs., • Work collaboratively with families, social work, health professionals, and partner agencies., • Ensure childrens safety and welfare are maintained at all times., • Contribute to positive onward transitions and long-term outcomes for families., • Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews., • Participate in shift work, including weekends, lone working, and sleep-ins on a four-week rota., • Provide support across additional residential services when required., • Work in line with safeguarding procedures, professional standards, and organisational values.Essential Skills and Attributes:, • Experience delivering direct work and interventions with parents, babies, and families., • Passion for supporting young people, babies, and families to achieve positive outcomes., • Ability to build strong, trusting, and compassionate relationships., • Understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice., • Positive, thoughtful, and rights-focused approach to support., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Commitment to safeguarding and child-centred practice.Desired Skills and Qualifications:, • HNC/SVQ Level 7 in Social Care (SCQF Level 7 minimum) or currently working towards this qualification., • Eligibility and willingness to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)., • Experience working within residential or family support settings., • Understanding of strengths-based and relationship-focused practice.Additional Information: This role involves a shift rota across a four-week pattern, including sleep-ins, weekend work, and lone working. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Training, professional development, and employee benefits are available to support career growth. How to Apply If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please click Apply to send your CV. Alternatively, for more information and a detailed job description, contact Danielle Frame at 21 Health and Social Care. Interview Process: Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Teams call/face-to-face meeting with 21HSC staff, followed by an in-person interview with the organisation. 21 Health and Social Care Limited is an equal opportunities employer. JBRP1_UKTJ

Older people in our care deserve support that's consistent, respectful and genuinely person-centred. If you want to be part of a team that takes that seriously, we'd love to hear from you The role You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred support to older adults, helping them live with dignity, independence and confidence. That means: • Supporting people with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily living, • Responding to changing needs with calm, practical kindness, • Keeping accurate records and contributing to care plans, • Helping create an environment that feels safe, welcoming and like home About you No previous care experience is needed. We’re looking for someone who is kind, dependable and genuinely motivated to support older people well. You’ll communicate clearly and warmly, work positively with others and treat every person with dignity and respect. Basic IT confidence is needed for records and mandatory e-learning. We’ll give you all the training you need to get started and to grow. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Care is a bonus but not essential, and we’ll support you to work towards it. SSSC registration and PVG Scheme membership are required (or willingness to obtain both). What you’ll get from us A team that values what you do. The chance to grow your skills in a structured way. And the knowledge that the work you do every day genuinely improves someone’s life. You'll be joining a team that cares about doing things right. If that appeals to you, we'd love to hear from you. We have both part-time and full-time positions available. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES • Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process, • CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes., • Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date., • Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain, • To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement, • Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message., • Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates., • Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub, • Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain., • Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.

Balmoral is on the lookout for caring people who have the best smiles to enhance the happiness of all our clients on a daily basis. The role is to cover North Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld, Airdrie and Coatbridge. We can provide training for those who haven't had any at no cost to you. You will have a fun and loving nature with a smile for everyone we care for. We need you to have access to your vehicle or be happy to walk or cycle your shift. The Care Worker role is one of the most important roles within our company and is one of the most rewarding. This role helps the service users to live in the community for as long as possible by providing the care and support required to individuals and families. As a Care Worker you will be expected to provide a cultural and ethnic sensitive service which is integral to the provision of home care. To fulfil this role, the perfect candidate needs to be able to cope with pressure and change, must have excellent communication skills along with a caring nature. Being patience and good tempered is essential for this role. The candidate should be professional, polite and attentive at all times and should always be prepared, responsive and willing to meet each challenge directly.

Hourly rate: £13.72 Support Worker Location: Bryson Court Contract Type: Zero-hour contract / Full time & Part time hours available Hourly Rate: £13.72 an hour Are you passionate about making a different to a person’s life or would like the opportunity to provide an individual with a better quality of life, this role might be for you? Mears is a company uniquely placed to address the major challenges in housing and social care industries. We are a market leader in providing housing services to the affordable housing sector, and a major presence in supported living and deliver a high standard of Care Services. About the Role: We are looking for a Support Worker to join our team based in Bryson Court for a specific female service user. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Support Worker to support our service user to live an independent life and to enjoy social activities in the community. Our service user lives in her own house in Bryson Court, a purpose built support complex with 16 houses. She is a 37-year-old female that can display moments of challenging behaviours that include self-harming and low mood. To keep her safe our service user requires a strong support worker to encourage personal care, to engage with activities and this will support with her mental health. A typical day will include persona...

HRC are recruiting a positive, proactive and engaging Support Worker to support a male living independently in his own home. He enjoys an active lifestyle including swimming, walks in local country parks. At home, he likes jigsaws, board games and reading. This role suits someone who enjoys shared activities and genuine interaction. He thrives when support workers are fully engaged and present, and may find lack of interaction or distractions (such as phone use during activities) challenging. The ideal candidate will be: Proactive, upbeat and engaging Happy to support community activities and outings Comfortable initiating conversation and activities Interested in supporting social opportunities and friendships An experienced support worker with at least 6 months UK care experience Happy to work 24-hour sleepover shifts A car is available to support community access. If you'd like to hear more, hit the apply button, we'd love to chat