Relief Social Care Worker, St Rognvald's House - ORK09202

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Relief Social Care Worker in Kirkwall, Scotland, to provide essential care to service users. The role requires previous experience in social care and relevant qualifications to ensure registration. The position offers competitive pay of £16.49 / £17.23 per hour and requires efficient travel between locations. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to care standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social care is essential.
• Ability to travel efficiently between locations within Orkney.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks delegated by senior staff effectively.
• Attend to service user care and wellbeing, including personal care.
• Ensure confidentiality and safety of service users.

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent in Social Care

SVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

St Rognvald's House

Relief Social Care Worker

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

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.

Previous experience in social care is essential.

Qualifications and Registration

To be appointed 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 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 meet 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 this post please contact Kirstie Moar, Intern Registered Manager, on 01856 872106.

The recruitment for this post is on-going

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