Relief Social Care Assistant, St Rognvald's House - ORK09494

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Relief Social Care Assistant to provide care to the elderly and those with dementia. The role is flexible and pays £15.81 per hour. Candidates should have or be able to obtain an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care. Join our team to make a difference in residents' lives while ensuring their comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
• Must provide personal care in accordance with Care Inspectorate standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous care to elderly and those with dementia.
• Carry out tasks delegated by senior staff effectively.
• Ensure safety and comfort of service users.

Skills

Enthusiasm for social care

Effective communication

Ability to ensure confidentiality

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

St Rognvald's House

Relief Social Care Assistant

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.81 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

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

We are looking for enthusiastic people to undertake social care responsibilities, providing continuous care to the frail, elderly and those with dementia in our residential care establishment.

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff 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.

Relevant experience in a similar post would be an advantage.

You should hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home service for Adults, or be able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment.

Candidates are required to register with SSSC within 3 months of appointment.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Kirstie Moar, Registered Manager on 01856 872106.

The recruitment for this post is on-going

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