Relief Senior Social Care Worker

Binnen Verkoop Ondersteuning BV; Peebles; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking a Relief Senior Social Care Worker to provide essential support in various older people's services. This role involves ensuring the safety and comfort of service users while assisting with their personal care needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social care, ideally with supervisory experience, and hold the necessary qualifications for SSSC registration. This position offers flexibility in hours, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of the community while enjoying a competitive hourly rate. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in social care, with management experience preferred.
• SVQ 3 qualification required for SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks delegated by the Registered Manager effectively.
• Ensure the social and domestic care needs of service users are met.

Skills

Social Care Experience

Management or Supervisory Experience

Travel Efficiency

Education

SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare

Supervisory or Management Qualification

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Various Older Peoples Services

Relief Senior Social Care Worker

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£20.70 per hour (including Shift Allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by the Registered Manager 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.

Senior Social Care Workers are required to provide standby cover.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Previous experience in social care is essential; experience in a management or supervisory role is desirable.
2. You should hold an SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare, or equivalent level qualification, to enable registration with the SSSC.
3. You should also hold a supervisory or management qualification to meet the SSSC management qualifications criteria or be able to achieve this within 5 years of initial appointment.
4. You must register with the SSSC as Supervisor in Care Home Services for Adults within 3 months of appointment.
5. The post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.
6. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirement of the Service.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Kirstie Moar, Registered Manager on 01856 771 100.

The recruitment for this post is on-going

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