Locum Care Support Worker (Care Homes) - MID06744

Midlothian Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Locum Care Support Worker for various care homes. The ideal candidate will have at least SVQ level II in Social Care and experience in supportive roles, demonstrating a mature approach and flexibility in handling situations. This role involves regulated work with vulnerable adults, requiring SSSC registration and a PVG scheme membership.

Qualifications

• Registered with SSSC or willing to register within 6 months.
• Satisfactory PVG for working with Vulnerable Adults required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training on medication administration.
• Work in a supportive role with clients delivering personal plans.

Skills

Mature and self-reliant approach

Ability to respond to unplanned situations

Education

SVQ level II in Social Care

Job description

Job Description

The Jobholder should be educated to at least SVQ level II in Social Care or a related subject and have practical experience working in a supportive role with clients delivering personal plans. They need to be able to work without direct supervision and have a mature and self-reliant approach with the ability to respond to unplanned situations in a calm and flexible manner.

The Jobholder is required to be registered with the SSSC (or be willing to register within 6 months from starting) and have a satisfactory PVG for working with Vulnerable Adults (or be willing to acquire one before taking up the post).

The jobholder will undertake training specified within the Unit's training & staff development plan in relation to administration of medication.

Application Process

Applications made online will not be considered. Please email the below addresses for more information or if you would like to apply:

• For more information or to apply, email: [e-mail] or call 0131 270 5656
• If interested in work at Highbank, email: [e-mail]
• If interested in work at Cowan Court, email: [e-mail]

Requirements

• Position Title: Locum Care Support Worker (Care Homes)
• Directorate: Health and Social Care
• Location: Newbyres Village Care Home, Highbank Residential Home or Cowan Court
• Contract Status: Locum
• Hours of Work: Variable hours negotiable with service

Please note that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale as per Midlothian Council policy.

Responsibilities

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with protected adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, which must be obtained before employment at their own cost. For more information, visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying or accessing documents, or require reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please email [e-mail] with the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation to improve service delivery. Internal candidates may be prioritized for some vacancies, which could result in a longer application process. Thank you for your patience.