Relief Social Care Worker - Residential Childcare, Strathpeffer - HGH18099

Highland Council; Cromarty; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Highland Council is looking for Relief Social Care Workers to support childcare services in Cromarty. This role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and maintaining high professional standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant training and a commitment to ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Must register with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the house runs in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Maintain professional standards of childcare practice.

Skills

Willingness to train

Commitment to ongoing training

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in an appropriate subject

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Relief Social Care Worker (10 casual/relief vacancies)

Location: Arach, Fodderty, Strathpeffer

Hours: As and when required

Duration: Casual/Relief

Salary: £16.63 Per Hour - Additional enhancements are paid for sleepovers or weekend working.

Salary placement will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Hazel Riach, Tel: [phone], [e-mail]

Job Purpose

Tasks necessary to ensure that the house is run in accordance with:

• Statutory requirements
• Professional standards of childcare practice
• Service policy

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support at T: 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council values diversity, fostering creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented communities.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will usually be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to register with the Scottish Social Services Council and to train to their required standard (minimum of HNC/SVQ Level 3 in an appropriate subject), with a commitment to ongoing training and development.