Temporary Jobs in Almada st, scotland, united kingdom

Social Work Resources has an exciting new opportunity for enthusiastic individuals. We seek to appoint 1 suitable candidate to the post of Technology Assistant (full time 35 hours) for a fixed term period of 6 months.

There are approximately 7,000 community alarm service users across South Lanarkshire who will be directly affected by the decision of telecommunication companies to switch off the public switched telephone network (PSTN) by January 2027.

The core purpose of the role is to carry out the installation and asset management of digital telecare alarms / peripheral devices in community alarm service users' homes. The role will also require troubleshooting of issues during and following installation and the resolution of any arising. This is a fundamental element of the critical telecare programme to ensure continuity of service and protect service users from risk and harm.

The post holder will be required to undertake the following tasks :

• Conduct visits to service users' homes to install and test digital telecare alarms and peripheral equipment.
• Use appropriate technology to input captured information from home visits into SWiSplus social work management system.
• Visit service users at home and resolve any associated community alarm equipment faults.
• Support the Council's Environmental and Sustainability agenda through effective management of telecare assets by removing alarm units and peripherals that are no longer required and recycling and re-issuing the equipment to other identified service users.

An SVQ2 in Social Care is desirable and the ability to travel throughout South Lanarkshire is essential. The TEC team and the role of the Technology Assistant are constantly evolving with technological innovations. If you're seeking a new challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Hours : 35 per week

Vacancy : Permanent

Salary : £23,943 - £24,198

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas :

Please note we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and / or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and / or adults.

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.

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Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency / behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr