Total 48 Junior Executive job vacancies in Cumnock, KA18 1BX

Job Description

Within their role, Social Care Assistants have responsibility for working as a member of the Care At Home Team to provide support and personal care in accordance with agreed service plan based on a person centred/ rehabilitation approach. The aim is to support frail, older, physically disabled and vulnerable people in their own homes to maintain their ability to live independently.

Requirements

To support individuals to accomplish tasks relating to independence and maintenance of personal care, medication, dietary requirements, physical health and mobility within their home.

To provide support to individuals liaising with other professionals as necessary.

To work as a member of Care at Home team maintaining contact, attending meetings and training as required.

To maintain the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst providing support.

Use technology as required for the role.

The Individual

Personal values that would reflect understanding of social, emotional and physical needs of frail, disabled and vulnerable people.

Good standard of literacy in order to record and communicate information accurately.

Agreement to work towards qualifications required for registration and any training required to meet standards.

Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.

To be a team player.

Ability to be flexible within a working pattern.

Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with individuals and staff at all levels.

Positive attitude and ability to respect needs of individuals.

You will be expected to use your own car to travel within the operational requirements of the service.

Good verbal and written communicational skills.

Understanding of the importance of the requirement of confidentiality.

Must be physically able to undertake a range of movements when carrying out personal care and safer people handling.

An understanding of PPE requirements as good practice.

Closing date: 6 December 2024
Starting Salary: £27,994.20 (pro rata)
£14.55 per hour

All Social Care Assistants are provided with a Moray wide contract.

Social Care Assistants (START) work 7 hour shifts per day.

Face to face interviews will take place week commencing 16/12/2024, this will also include a short computer exercise and written questions.

Start date 03/02/2025 followed by 2 week Training programme commencing on 10/02/2025

For further information, please contact Jenny Nicholson, tel: 07971 139 732

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Job Description

Assist teaching staff in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, as directed, to help create a supportive and positive atmosphere where children can work towards maximum independence and integration with their peers.

Requirements

This post provides an opportunity to work with children who are deaf or have a visual impairment. In addition to the roles identified within the Pupil Support Assistant job description, the specialist nature of this work will involve supporting the learning needs of deaf children and their use of technological equipment, allowing their inclusion and access to lessons. You will work under the guidance of a Teacher of the Deaf/Teacher of Visual Impairment and you will be responsible to the Principal Teacher of the Sensory Education Service (SES).

The successful candidate will be supported by Teachers of the Deaf/Teachers of Visual Impairment to become familiar with the requirements of this specialist role. Signing skills at British Sign Language Level 1 are desirable.

This peripatetic post is based at Beechbrae Education Centre and in order to meet the operational needs of the Service you will be required to travel efficiently between various work locations within Moray, including arriving for the start of the school day at your designated timetabled school, which could be subject to change at short notice depending upon pupil’s support needs. This would normally be undertaken independently and so holding a full driving licence and access to your own car will be a requirement of the post.

Prospective candidates who wish further information are encouraged to look for additional information about working with hearing impaired children in mainstream settings from organisations such as the National Deaf Children's Society (www.NDCS.org.uk), the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (www.BATOD.org.uk), The Royal Blind School Edinburgh (www.royalblind.org/education) or Royal National Institute for the Blind (www.rnib.org.uk )

Responsibilities

To provide pupil support, enabling activities.

To provide pupil support to young people with additional needs, including assisting in maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.

Administration duties linked to pupil support.

Health and Safety.

Participate in the Council’s employee review an development programme.

The Individual

• Experience of working as a pupil support assistant
• Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy to support pupils with their studies.
• Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff to assist young people in enabling activities such as school and classroom routines.
• A keen interest in child development.
• Display ability and commitment to training and subsequent staff development as required.
• Self confident and self motivated.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
• Capacity to establish productive working relationships with pupils.
• Calm, patient and non-judgemental attitude.
• Solution focused, flexible and adaptable.
• You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car / pool car.
• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Approachability and willingness to help.
• Willingness to accept direction/ delegation.
• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.
• Capacity to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the support of young people.

Closing Date: 6 December 2024
Starting Salary: £25,512.24 (pro rata)
£13.26 per hour
21 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Moray SEBN Service, telephone 01343 557914, email admin.sebn@moray-edunet.gov.uk

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About the Role

About the Role

To help those we care for to live the most rewarding, engaging and fulfilling lifestyle that they are able to whilst meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body and Soul.

To support the planning, creation and delivery of a welcoming and inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate and engage in a wide-ranging variety of activities. Offered as part of our groupwide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring that resident interests and needs are met consistently and creatively whilst adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.

About You:

We provide full training, so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, it is just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.

Knowledge / Experience:

An understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people.

Ability to assist in the delivery of lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis.

Ability to assist in the development of strong community links and the delivery of successful events.

Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Ability to assist in consistent delivery and implementation of new concepts and ideas.

Demonstration of the potential to develop through the attainment of Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.

In return, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

About Us:

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We truly understand…

That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.

The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.

That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.

That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to start your journey as a Lifestyle Coordinator with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!

Glennie House Care Home

Situated in the rural village of Auchinleck in East Ayrshire, Glennie House is a purpose built 52 bedded care home which offers specialist nursing, residential and dementia care. The home also offers respite stays on a long term and short term basis to give home carers a much-needed break. Facilities at home include en-suite bedrooms, spacious lounges, an on-site hair salon, attractive grounds with secure residents’ garden and a guest room which relatives can reserve for overnight stays. Wheelchair access is available throughout. A restaurant standard kitchen provides freshly prepared meals tailored to the residents’ preferences and needs. Care manager Jill Veitch is an experienced manager and is qualified as a general nurse. The home offers excellent training and support to the care team to allow them to take care of the varied needs of residents, from specialist support to general assistance with everyday activities, while also respecting the residents’ need to live independent and dignified lives. The home also offers training, information and support to the relatives of residents to help them better understand the treatment and care requirements of their loved-one. The home benefits from having built good relationships with the local council, GPs, physiotherapists, district nurses, social workers and other visiting healthcare professionals. The Activities Coordinators at Glennie House provide a full programme of activities, entertainment and events for residents to choose from. The home maintains strong community links and access to a mini bus means that residents can enjoy day trips out.

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About the Role

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

The Domestic Assistant is part of the care team and as such works with other staff and maintains a clean and safe environment for all Service Users and staff.

Working with us will result in some fantastic benefits & rewards

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

Main duties:

• Promote the Company Mission Statement at all times.
• Ensure the Home’s furniture, furnishings and fittings are sufficiently clean.
• Ensure all surfaces of floors, walls and ceilings are sufficiently clean.
• Clean carpets when necessary.
• Empty wastebaskets and yellow/black bins daily ensuring that waste is disposed of safely in line with the requirements.
• Clean all internal windows monthly.
• Clean all bedrooms thoroughly once a week on a rota basis. Ensure that the communal areas are cleaned daily.
• Ensure all sinks, en-suites, bathrooms and toilets are cleaned daily.
• Chemicals must be stored in line with the COSHH requirements.
• Re-stock paper products and dispensers.

*Apprenticeship opportunities available

Person Specification:

Professional

• Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

Experience

• Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.

General

• Demonstrate care and compassion.
• Team player.
• Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.

Glennie House Care Home

Situated in the rural village of Auchinleck in East Ayrshire, Glennie House is a purpose built 52 bedded care home which offers specialist nursing, residential and dementia care. The home also offers respite stays on a long term and short term basis to give home carers a much-needed break. Facilities at home include en-suite bedrooms, spacious lounges, an on-site hair salon, attractive grounds with secure residents’ garden and a guest room which relatives can reserve for overnight stays. Wheelchair access is available throughout. A restaurant standard kitchen provides freshly prepared meals tailored to the residents’ preferences and needs. Care manager Jill Veitch is an experienced manager and is qualified as a general nurse. The home offers excellent training and support to the care team to allow them to take care of the varied needs of residents, from specialist support to general assistance with everyday activities, while also respecting the residents’ need to live independent and dignified lives. The home also offers training, information and support to the relatives of residents to help them better understand the treatment and care requirements of their loved-one. The home benefits from having built good relationships with the local council, GPs, physiotherapists, district nurses, social workers and other visiting healthcare professionals. The Activities Coordinators at Glennie House provide a full programme of activities, entertainment and events for residents to choose from. The home maintains strong community links and access to a mini bus means that residents can enjoy day trips out.

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Job Description

To provide support, both direct and indirect, for deaf and visual impaired children and young people, primarily, but not solely, in the learning environment. Apply appropriate communication methods, suitable for the needs and preferences of the pupils, to enable access to information and the curriculum and promote inclusion.

This is a peripatetic post and will require the post holder to be mobile and work in more than one school across Moray and require the use of their own car.

Responsibilities

Support learning and teaching activities under the direction of the Principal Teacher SES, Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (ToD) and Teacher of Visual Impairment (TVI)

Provide communication support to children and young people who is either a deaf or visually impaired.

Modify and adapt curriculum content so that it is accessible to the child or young person.

Attend to the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people who is deaf or visually impairment.

Support children and young people in the effective use of technology necessary to access their learning

The Individual

Experience of working with children & young adults of pre-school/school age in a caring and supportive environment.

2 SQA Standard grades or equivalent at level 3 or above in English and Maths.

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and Braille Stage 1 or a commitment to acquire both in a timely fashion

Full driving licence

Ability to communicate at all levels.

Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgement

Ability to work flexibly using their own initiative and as part of a team.

Willingness to accept direction / delegation.

Ability to work under guidance and direction of specialist (ToD/TVI) and class teaching staff

Ability to interact with empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to children and young people with a sensory impairment

An understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos of inclusion

You will be expected to travel efficiently between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a private car or pool car / van.

Rapport with children and young people.

Effective interpersonal and organisational skills

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Reliable

Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment

Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service

Temporary until 27 June 2025

Closing Date: 29 November 2024
Starting Salary: £27,994.20 (pro rata)
£14.55 per hour
22 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Moray SEBN Service, telephone 01343 557914, email admin.sebn@moray-edunet.gov.uk

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Job Description

Assist with the provision of an efficient and effective integrated facilities management service and the maintenance and upkeep of open spaces and landscape areas within a Council/ Partner premise in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council`s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared commitments, Single Outcome Agreement and Best Value.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.

Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Responsibilities

This is a temporary full time post based at the Barony Campus, Cumnock.

The hours of work are 37hrs per week to be worked as follows;

Shift 1: Mon to Thu: 6.00am - 2.30pm & Fri: 6.00am - 2.00pm

Shift 2: Mon to Thu: 1.30pm - 10.00pm & Fri: 2.00pm - 10.00pm

(flexible to change pending operational needs)

(Includes 1hr Break)

The hourly rate for this post is £14.26 per hour & the appropriate shift allowance payment.

This is a temporary post up until 27th June 2025.

This post is NOT term time.

If you require further information, please contact sonya.milligan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.

The Individual

Employment References

We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.

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Job Description

The Accountancy Assistants are responsible for assisting in the provision of a comprehensive Accountancy Service to all areas of the Council. Areas include Departmental Revenue and Capital expenditure, Common Good, Trust Funds, and other bodies connected to the Council. All Accountancy Assistants deliver training on the use of the Council’s General Ledger. Specific areas of responsibility will be identified by the Management Team and may be changed periodically.

Requirements

Annual Accounts
Financial Plan
Revenue Budget Monitoring
Statistical Returns and Grant Claims
Capital Accounting, Loans Pool Accounting and Income Assessments
General Ledger Training

The Individual

Experience in a UK financial environment.
3 SQA Highers at level 3 or above including Maths or equivalent.
Working knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Office software and computerised ledger systems.
Self confident and self motivated.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Flexible attitude to work allocation.
Ability to accurately record data.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Effective communication skills.
Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.
Ability to work in an open plan office/ homeworking.
Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.

Closing Date : Friday 8 November 2024
Starting salary: £30,405.05 pro rata
Hours per week: 18.125
£16.13 per hour
Proposed Interview Date: w/c 18 November 2024
For further information, please contact Lorraine Paisey, 01343 563213

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Job Description

As part of the Councils Asset Management Team (Housing) you will liaise directly with the organisation customers on a daily basis to ensure high levels of communication and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction across the projects making up the Housing Investment Plan.

You will achieve this by working and promoting the delivery of a customer focused programmes for the replacement of windows and doors, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing and insulation measures. You will ensure customers understand the works involved and the Council has a clear understanding of customer needs and expectations and ensure these are met.

To ensure that all planned improvement programmes are monitored, that records are kept with regards to the works and that failure demand is significantly reduced through regular contact with tenants and other housing customers on the progress of their improvements.

Requirements

Notify customers in writing that they are included within the annual investment programme setting out the type of works and when they are anticipated to commence.

Meet customers regularly in line with the ongoing investment programme to ensure customers are fully aware of the works being undertaken and to deal with any potential enquiries.

Ensure vulnerable customers who are scheduled to receive property improvements are identified and necessary support mechanisms are implemented to support their needs.

Investigate and respond to customer complaints in line with Moray Councils Complaints handling procedure.

Undertake scheduling of property inspections and repairs using the Councils electronic scheduling system (DRS)

To promote positive behaviours in the workplace and promote safe working within the housing service.

To gather tenant feedback on the planned programme and report as required areas of poor performance to the Asset Manager

To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably expected

The Individual

Proven administration and clerical experience. Operation of telephones and general switchboard and reception skills. Good communication skills.

Previous experience of working with a range of IT software systems including Microsoft Office, Excel and Access.

Previous customer contact experience.

Minimum 3 standard grades including English. *

Relevant qualifications in word-processing and spreadsheet applications as part of Microsoft windows *

Able to demonstrate a commitment to customer service.

Able to demonstrate previous high performance levels in terms of customer service and support.

Capable of working on own and as a team member.

Self confident and self motivated.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Good communication skills (written or oral).

Good numerical skills.

Be fully conversant with Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.

Capability to concentrate and to produce a high standard of work whilst dealing with numerous distractions in a busy office environment.

Full UK driving licence.

Ability to deliver excellent customer care in a polite and diplomatic manner.

Ability to work as part of a team or using own initiative where required.

Ability to work in a hybrid working style.

Able to work under pressure to balance competing demands and sustain outputs.

* Candidates will be required to show these documents if invited for interview.

Please note - Previous applicants need not apply

Closing Date: 08 November 2024

Starting Salary: £27,426.75 per annum

£14.55 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information, please contact Tracey McKie, Housing Asset Manager on 01343 563352/07866 125972

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Zest Optical are currently recruiting for an Optical Assistant to join a lovely independent practice in Liverpool.

This is an opportunity to join a reputable team within an independent group known for offering excellent levels of care and huge opportunities for personal progression and development.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Recent refurb making for a modern environment and plenty space within the store
• Working within a supportive team, covering all areas of the store
• Opportunity to join senior leadership team, supporting with day-to-day running of practice
• Extensive opportunities for personal development (clinical & commercial)
• Flexible working arrangements available

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• A successful track record in an optical setting
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop

Optical Assistant - Salary

• Base salary up to £27,000
• Bonus scheme available
• Rewarding packages with range of benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Bar/Catering Assistant | Essex | 40 hours a week, completed on a shift basis | Part time hours will be considered | £18,000-£22,000

Alongside a stunning golf course, Saffron Walden Golf Club offers a spacious clubhouse with room for up to 120 guests, complete with a lively bar and catering service. Here, freshly prepared homemade dishes are served daily, accompanied by a variety of premium beers and wines.

The bar and restaurant have earned an exceptional reputation for their warm, personal service and high-quality fare. From expertly crafted ales and beers to an extensive wine list and freshly brewed coffee, every visit promises a perfect blend of choice, taste, and quality.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Must have experience as a bar and waiting assistant
• You will be a team player
• Experience with cash handling
• Eligible to work in the UK

What will your role look like?

• Serving food and beverages to private members and visitors
• Open and close the bar and lock the clubhouse
• Cash up tills
• Locking up and opening up
• Supervise part-time and casual staff
• Run small functions and societies
• Set up the dining room ready for functions and societies
• Ensure the bar and function room are clean and tidy
• Maintain Bar stocks
• Daily cleaning tasks
• To assist in the preparation of basic food items as required

What can you expect in return?

• Full training
• An excellent working environment
• Uniform provided
• Staff meals
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Up to 3% bonus scheme, Pension scheme

We cannot consider overseas applications, and no sponsorship or accommodation is available.

What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Job Description

Assist teaching staff in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, as directed, to help create a supportive and positive atmosphere where children can work towards maximum independence and integration with their peers.

Requirements

This post provides an opportunity to work with children who have a hearing or visual impairment. In addition to the roles identified within the Pupil Support Assistant job description, the specialist nature of this work will involve supporting the learning needs of hearing impaired children and their use of technological equipment, allowing their inclusion and access to lessons. You will work under the guidance of a Teacher of the Deaf/Teacher of Visual Impairment and you will be responsible to the Principal Teacher of the Sensory Education Service (SES).

The successful candidate will be supported by Teachers of the Deaf/Teachers of Visual Impairment to become familiar with the requirements of this specialist role. Signing skills at British Sign Language Level 1 are desirable.

This peripatetic post is based at Beechbrae Education Centre and in order to meet the operational needs of the Service you will be required to travel efficiently between various work locations within Moray, including arriving for the start of the school day at your designated timetabled school, which could be subject to change at short notice depending upon pupil’s support needs. This would normally be undertaken independently and so holding a full driving licence and access to your own car will be a requirement of the post.

Prospective candidates who wish further information are encouraged to look for additional information about working with hearing impaired children in mainstream settings from organisations such as the National Deaf Children's Society (www.NDCS.org.uk), the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (www.BATOD.org.uk), The Royal Blind School Edinburgh (www.royalblind.org/education) or Royal National Institute for the Blind (www.rnib.org.uk )

Responsibilities

To provide pupil support, enabling activities.

To provide pupil support to young people with additional needs, including assisting in maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.

Administration duties linked to pupil support.

Health and Safety.

Participate in the Council’s employee review an development programme.

The Individual

Experience of working as a pupil support assistant

• Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy to support pupils with their studies.
• Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff to assist young people in enabling activities such as school and classroom routines.
• A keen interest in child development.
• Display ability and commitment to training and subsequent staff development as required.
• Self confident and self motivated.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
• Capacity to establish productive working relationships with pupils.
• Calm, patient and non-judgemental attitude.
• Solution focused, flexible and adaptable.
• You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car / pool car.
• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Approachability and willingness to help.
• Willingness to accept direction/ delegation.
• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.
• Capacity to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the support of young people.

Temporary maternity cover up to 27 June 2025

Closing Date: 21 October 2024
Starting Salary: £25,512.24 (pro rata)
£13.26 per hour
21 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Moray SEBN Service, telephone 01343 557914, email admin.sebn@moray-edunet.gov.uk

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Job Description

To provide support, both direct and indirect, for deaf and visual impaired children and young people, primarily, but not solely, in the learning environment. Apply appropriate communication methods, suitable for the needs and preferences of the pupils, to enable access to information and the curriculum and promote inclusion.

This is a peripatetic post and will require the post holder to be mobile and work in more than one school across Moray and require the use of their own car.

Responsibilities

Support learning and teaching activities under the direction of the Principal Teacher SES, Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (ToD) and Teacher of Visual Impairment (TVI)

Provide communication support to children and young people who is either a deaf or visually impaired.

Modify and adapt curriculum content so that it is accessible to the child or young person.

Attend to the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people who is deaf or visually impairment.

Support children and young people in the effective use of technology necessary to access their learning

The Individual

Experience of working with children & young adults of pre-school/school age in a caring and supportive environment.

2 SQA Standard grades or equivalent at level 3 or above in English and Maths.

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and Braille Stage 1 or a commitment to acquire both in a timely fashion

Full driving licence

Ability to communicate at all levels.

Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgement

Ability to work flexibly using their own initiative and as part of a team.

Willingness to accept direction / delegation.

Ability to work under guidance and direction of specialist (ToD/TVI) and class teaching staff

Ability to interact with empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to children and young people with a sensory impairment

An understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos of inclusion

You will be expected to travel efficiently between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a private car or pool car / van.

Rapport with children and young people.

Effective interpersonal and organisational skills

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Reliable

Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment

Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service

Closing Date: 21 October 2024
Starting Salary: £27,994.20 (pro rata)
£14.55 per hour
22 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Moray SEBN Service, telephone 01343 557914, email admin.sebn@moray-edunet.gov.uk

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Job Description

Within their role, Social Care Assistants have responsibility for working as a member of the Care At Home Team to provide support and personal care in accordance with agreed service plan based on a person centred/ rehabilitation approach. The aim is to support frail, older, physically disabled and vulnerable people in their own homes to maintain their ability to live independently.

Lone working

Car driver with own car

Requirements

To support individuals to accomplish tasks relating to independence and maintenance of personal care, medication, dietary requirements, physical health and mobility within their home.

To provide support to individuals liaising with other professionals as necessary.

To work as a member of Care at Home team maintaining contact, attending meetings and training as required.

To maintain the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst providing support.

Use technology as required for the role.

The Individual

Personal values that would reflect understanding of social, emotional and physical needs of frail, disabled and vulnerable people.

Good standard of literacy in order to record and communicate information accurately.

Agreement to work towards qualifications required for registration and any training required to meet standards.

Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.

To be a team player.

Ability to be flexible within a working pattern.

Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with individuals and staff at all levels.

Positive attitude and ability to respect needs of individuals.

You will be expected to use your own car to travel within the operational requirements of the service.

Good verbal and written communicational skills.

Understanding of the importance of the requirement of confidentiality.

Must be physically able to undertake a range of movements when carrying out personal care and safer people handling.

An understanding of PPE requirements as good practice.

Closing Date: Friday 13 September 2024
Starting Salary: £26,163.80 (pro rata)
From £13.88 to £15.05 per hour

All Social Care Assistants are provided with a Moray wide contract.

Various contracts available in Buckie, Fochabers, Keith, Speyside, Forres, Lossiemouth and Elgin.

Interviews will take place every Thursday.

Successful applicants start date will be 11th November 2024. You will be required to undertake an induction training course. Induction training date commences 18th November 2024 for 2 weeks Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm . Future intake will be every 2 months.

Social Care Assistants work 6.5 hour shifts per day. Shift working hours are 7am to 1.30pm and 4pm to 10.30pm.

Face to face interviews are ongoing, this will also include a short computer exercise and written questions.

For further information, please contact Jenny Nicholson, tel: 07971 139 732

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme