*This vacancy has now closed*
Salary/Grade: Grade B2 - £35,196 – £40,246 plus £2,500 reviewable market supplement
Job Title: Assessor (multiple roles available)
Reports to: Team Manager
Reportees: None
Location: Home Based with travel
Contract Type: Permanent opportunities available.
In September 2023, the Scottish Government unveiled an initial year one investment of £9 million to reopen the 2015 Fund to new recipients in Scotland. It is anticipated that this funding will increase over the next three years, with £9 million in Year 1 currently confirmed.
We now have a number of Assessor roles to support the readiness for reopening the Fund.
These additional roles are an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in partnership with ILF Scotland recipients and their families / carers, social work services and voluntary sector partners to resolve complex situations surrounding support arrangements and financial matters relating to the ILF Scotland award.
As an Assessor you will have responsibility for ensuring that you plan, organise and undertake ILF award assessments and reviews which maintain a focus on independent living outcomes. This may involve collaborating with various stakeholders to promote ILF Scotland’s values and achieve positive outcomes with recipients.
Additionally, you will provide support to ILF recipients and their families, conducting sensitive and empathetic conversations, and engaging with social care and support partners as appropriate.
99% of our fund recipients say that their funding from ILF Scotland improves their quality of life.
You will be a registered Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with knowledge of current health and social care legislation, policy, and procedures.
You will also have expertise in outcome-focused social care and support assessment, equality and diversity issues, and in self-directed support. Familiarity with person-led planning is a plus, and a commitment to the social model of disability is essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Teams, and finally the ability and willingness to travel with a valid UK Driving license being desirable.
Compliance with relevant professional qualifications is essential.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Aspen People and this search is being conducted exclusively for ILF Scotland by them.
Please visit https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/ilf/ today to find out how to apply.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion please contact Kate Kennedy or Danielle Cairney on 0141 212 7555.
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 5 November 2023
Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application no later than Monday 13 November.
Interviews: Currently scheduled for week commencing Monday 20 November 2023 with our preference to meet candidates in person at our office in Livingston but flexible to support Microsoft Teams.
Start Date: Monday 15 January 2024
We would welcome interest from all over Scotland.
ILF Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.
