Night Care & Reablement Support Worker

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Care Support Worker for the Care Homes night shift at Highbank Intermediate Care in Dalkeith. You will provide personal care and support older residents in line with care plans, promoting independence and reablement.

Applicants should have residential care experience, SVQ II in Social Care (or working towards it within 2 years) and SSSC/PVG checks. Salary is paid annually for 24 hours/week across 52 weeks.

Qualifications

• The Jobholder should be educated to at least SVQ level II in Social Care or a related subject or work towards this and complete within 2 years of registration.
• The job holder should have practical experience delivering personal care and working with older clients.
• Registration with the SSSC and PVG check are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and respond to social and emotional needs of older people in residential care.
• Promote reablement and support clients to maintain independence and make choices.
• Work with the team to follow care plans and liaise with training and staff development programmes.

Skills

Residential care experience

Positive and caring attitude

Independent and calm under pressure

Education

SVQ level II in Social Care

Job description

Midlothian Council is seeking a Care Support Worker for the Care Homes night shift at Highbank Intermediate Care in Dalkeith. You will provide personal care and support older residents in line with care plans, promoting independence and reablement.

Applicants should have residential care experience, SVQ II in Social Care (or working towards it within 2 years) and SSSC/PVG checks. Salary is paid annually for 24 hours/week across 52 weeks.