Sheltered Housing Officer - ABS42902

Job Description

Within a defined geographical area, provide support and assist people to maintain their tenancy and live independently in their own accommodation, within Sheltered Housing schemes and as part of their local community.

This post requires flexible, weekday, weekend and Public Holiday working.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

The successful candidate will be expected to travel, covering various schemes across the Kincardine Mearns & Marr area including Stonehaven, Laurencekirk, Aboyne, Ballater, Strathdon, Alford, Kintore, Kemnay, Westhill & Blackburn.

Working times are 8.45am-5pm weekdays and 9am-1pm (alternate weekends).

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.

Interviews are expected to be held on 31/10/2024

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31/12/2025

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Informal enquiries to: Paulina Jamroz/Ragan Cromar Tel: 01467 530922/01467 534942

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