Part-Time Social Care Practitioner – 28h, 14% Shift Allowance

West Lothian Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is recruiting a Social Care Practitioner for Whitdale Care Home in Scotland. The role covers 28 hours per week for 52.14 weeks per year, permanent with a 14% shift allowance, to care for 32 older residents.

You’ll deliver direct personal care, support care plans, and complete daily notes using EMAR and other records. You’ll need SVQ III in Health and Social Care (HNC desirable) and registration with SSSC within six months, plus PVG checks.

Qualifications

• Be able to provide direct personal care and support with dignity and respect.
• Ability to work as part of a team to meet residents' assessed needs.
• Be aware of and responsive to the needs of older people, including dementia.
• Registration with SSSC within six months of commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care and support according to individual care plans.
• Use EMAR to record and manage medications and monitor for side effects.
• Contribute to care planning, reviews and handovers with staff and families.
• Undertake training and development and participate in supervision and appraisals.
• Ensure care practice respects residents' beliefs, dignity and choices.
• Work with residents, families and professionals to provide a person-centred service.
• Respond to needs of residents with mental health concerns and dementia.
• Support with personal hygiene, mobility, eating, continence and relationships.

Education

SVQ III in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification

HNC desirable

Job description

West Lothian Council is recruiting a Social Care Practitioner for Whitdale Care Home in Scotland. The role covers 28 hours per week for 52.14 weeks per year, permanent with a 14% shift allowance, to care for 32 older residents.

You’ll deliver direct personal care, support care plans, and complete daily notes using EMAR and other records. You’ll need SVQ III in Health and Social Care (HNC desirable) and registration with SSSC within six months, plus PVG checks.