Current Vacancies at PKAVS

PKAVS is currently recruiting for two posts within its Carers Services department (The Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre (Perth & Kinross).

CARERS SUPPORT WORKER TEAM LEADER – Rural Day Clubs (Post 1)
£17,161 - £19,522 per annum
35 hours per week (may include some unsocial hours)

A position has arisen in our Rural Day Clubs for a versatile & outgoing Team Leader.  The applicant should have excellent communication skills and be able to maintain and develop links with unpaid carers and professionals in the community.  A previous leadership role and experience of providing support to individuals who have care needs would be advantageous and experience in driving a mini-bus is an essential part of the role.  A motivational and good humoured individual is needed to lead a team of paid/unpaid staff to provide a varied and enjoyable day within a day care setting and maintain high standards which are expected by all associated with our day clubs.  The position is both rewarding and challenging and would suit an individual who has diverse talents, qualities and skills and is innovative in practice.  Ideally the applicant should be trained in SVQ Level II/III in Health and Social Care or equivalent and have a clean driving licence and MIDAS Certificate or be willing to undertake training to obtain this. 

This is a permanent post which is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check.

CARERS SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR – Focus on Training & Development (Post 2)
 £19,522- £23,708 per annum
Fixed term contract until end of July 2011. 35 hours per week (may include some unsocial hours)

We are seeking an outgoing person who has an understanding of carers’ rights and issues and who has the ability to communicate effectively with professionals, carers, volunteers and to liaise with a number of agencies and people in the community.   The applicant would maintain work already started in identifying carers through a GP & Pharmaceutical Initiative.

 Applicants should be IT competent and be able to work on their own initiative.   They would be required to organise training for Healthcare Professionals and volunteers and to provide information and advice which would aid carers in their caring role.   Part of the post would be collating information for statistical purposes and working with existing staff.   The successful applicant will be innovative in their approach to their work of developing services for carers. 

This post is initially funded until end of July 2011 and the post-holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check.

 Closing date for receipt of applications for both posts is Friday 27^th August with interviews scheduled for 15^th & 16^th September.

 Application packs may be obtained from Lorna Ower, PKAVS, The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP.   Tel 01738 567076 or email Lorna.Ower@pkavs.org.uk