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Social Care Officer - ANG06393

Company:Angus Council
Salary:£24,307 to £28,687 a year
Hours:Part-time
Location:Forfar, DD8 1EZ
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:7 Oct 2026
Closing date:25 Oct 2026
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Summary

Job Description

Based at Andrew Smythe Gardens, Forfar.

This job is workstyle 1.

In this workstyle most of your time is spent undertaking the direct delivery of front-line services work. Depending on your role there may be a limited requirement to access a specific council location during the course of the working week if you are not delivering your service at a council location.

As an Alarm Receiving Centre Social Care Officer you will respond to alarm activations and emergency calls from individuals who rely on our service for reassurance, safety, and support. Through effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills, you will help service users maintain their independence while ensuring appropriate assistance is provided when needed.

Should you require additional information please contact Andrea McGregor, Community Alarm Coordinator on (01307) 492179.

Please note interviews will be held Monday, 9 November 2026.

Requirements

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

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the

"applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the

"welcome to Angus" document and our website

https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council 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, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.

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