Social Care Officer (3)

Job Description

Based at Rowan Cottage, 10 James Chalmers Road, Arbroath.

Rowan Cottage is situated within Arbroath and is a residential home for four care experienced young people, with the capacity to provide support to children aged 5 to 21 years old.  Our services are inclusive and accessible to all children and the team provide love, care and support to children and young people.  We are working hard to embed a trauma informed approach and incorporating The Promise into our day to day practice.

There has been and continues to be a considerable investment in residential childcare by Angus Council and we are looking for social care officers to join our residential team.

We are looking for people with enthusiasm and resilience who have the right personal skills and experience.  We will provide the necessary training to help you progress in a highly rewarding career.  We work as a close multi-disciplinary team to allow the young people to reach their chosen outcomes in a supported and nurturing manner.

You will work 37 hours per week on a rota which covers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Requirements

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Please refer to job outline, person specification and information sheet for further details and requirements for these jobs.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities and care experienced young people. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.