Relief Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House

Orkney Islands Council; Peebles; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a motivated individual for a role in social care services for older adults. The position requires adherence to care standards, with responsibilities including providing high-quality services in a care home. Candidates must have prior experience in social care and relevant qualifications. This role offers a flexible shift pattern with specific requirements for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home environment is essential.
• Must achieve SVQ3 in Social Care to register with the SSSC.
• Ability to travel between work locations in Orkney.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality services to older people in a care home.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff.
• Adhere to Care Standards and Codes of Practice.

Skills

Motivation for high quality service

Ability to use initiative

Previous experience in social care

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent in Social Care

SVQ3 in Social Care (within 3 years)

Job description

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£16.49 / £17.23 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

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

We are seeking to recruit an individual who is highly motivated towards providing high quality services to older people in our care home. The post holder will be required to undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff, but also need to be able to use their own initiative at times. The post requires adherence to Care Standards and Codes of Practice as well as a positive attitude towards optimum fulfilment of older peoples

Previous experience in social care is essential.

To be appointed on Grade E:

You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care, or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 3 years of appointment.

To be appointed on Grade F:

You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.

You are required to register with the SSSC, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 6 months of appointment.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to met the operational requirements of the Service.

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 these posts, please contact Joanna Nicholson via email [e-mail]

The recruitment for this post is on-going

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