Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House - ORK08943

Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Smiddybrae House Social Care Worker 22.2 hours per week, shift working over seven days Permanent £33,364 - £34,064 / £34,871 - £37,332 pro rata £17.29 - £17.66 / £18.08 - ...

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Smiddybrae House

Social Care Worker

22.2 hours per week, shift working over seven days
Permanent
£33,364 - £34,064 / £34,871 - £37,332 pro rata
£17.29 - £17.66 / £18.08 - £19.35 per hour
The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff 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 care within a Care Home or Extra Care Housing is essential.

To be appointed at Grade E:
You should hold an SVQ2, or equivalent level qualification, in Social Care and will be required to achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care, or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 5 years of appointment.

To be appointed at Grade F:
You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care, or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.

The successful applicant is required to register with the SSSC, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 6 months of appointment.

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

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

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss this post by contacting Kirstie Moar, Registered Manager on 01856 771100.

Closing Date: Sunday 15 December 2024

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

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