Senior Social Care Worker, Hamnavoe House

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Hamnavoe House

Senior Social Care Worker

24.66 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£37,449 - £41,025 pro rata / £19.42 - £21.26 per hour (pay award pending December 2023) (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by the Registered Manager in an effective and efficient manner ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users.

You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.

Previous experience in social care is essential. You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Services and Health or other relevant professional qualification and registration to meet SSSC professional qualification requirements. You should also either hold or achieve a Management qualification to meet SSSC management qualifications criteria within a 5 year period from initial appointment.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

The post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Marina Stanger, Registered Manager on 01856 850311

Closing Date: Sunday 26 November 2023

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.