Locum Care Support Worker (Care Homes) - MID06744

Medirest Signature; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Locum Care Support Worker for care homes in Scotland. The role requires at least SVQ level II in Social Care, with responsibilities including supporting clients and administering medication. Qualified candidates must register with the SSSC and ensure a valid PVG for work with vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supportive role with clients delivering personal plans.
• Registered with the SSSC or willing to register within 6 months.
• Satisfactory PVG for working with Vulnerable Adults.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training for medication administration.
• Work in a calm and flexible manner in unplanned situations.
• Join the PVG Scheme for regulated work with protected adults.

Skills

Supportive

Communication

Flexibility

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
• Interested in work at Highbank? Email: [e-mail]
• Interested in work at Cowan Court? Email: [e-mail]

Position Details

• 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 the service

Midlothian Council policy states that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

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 you are barred from working with protected adults.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to employment, with the cost covered by you. 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, and existing employees may be considered for suitable alternative employment in accordance with legal obligations. Internal candidates may be interviewed before external applicants, which could delay application outcomes. Thank you for your patience.