Job Opportunity – Technology & Digital Development Officer

Job Opportunity – Technology & Digital Development Officer

TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

SCOTTISH CARE

£32,473 per annum pro rata – 14 hours per week

Fixed term contract funded for 9 months (initially)

Do you have an interest in improving the role of technology and digital in social care, can you COLLABORATE, INNOVATE AND COMMUNICATE, and would you like to join a successful, committed and highly motivated team? This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

We are seeking to engage a Technology and Digital Development Officer to support an exciting new project exploring Future Workforce Roles in Social Care. Hosted by Scottish Care and working closely with care providers and partners, the post involves exploring the role of technology and digital in social care.

The post holder must be highly motivated, be able to use initiative, possess excellent communication and networking skills, demonstrate success and experience working in collaboration with key stakeholders including, policy makers, providers, regulators, people supported by services and carers. Qualifications and experience in implementing technology and digital in social care to support integrated working would be an advantage.

The post holder will be expected to create and support significant collaborations across the independent care sector while contributing to the development of future workforce roles enabled by technology and digital, which will result in the delivery of improved outcomes for people who access care and support. The post holder will play a key role in coordinating and supporting this collaborative project, working towards transformational change and be able to evidence impact. The role requires considerable and skilful collaboration with our key partners in the NHS, Local Authority, Carers, third sector organisations and other forums.

The post may be home or office-based and is hosted by Scottish Care.

To request an application pack, please contact Laura Bennie (Office Manager & Executive PA) [email protected]

Closing date 4pm on 7th May 2021.  Interviews will be held by video conference on the 17th of May.

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