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

Medirest Signature; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Relief Social Care Worker to offer flexible support as needed. Responsibilities include ensuring the social and domestic care needs of service users are met effectively. Essential qualifications include SVQ2 and the commitment to complete an SVQ3 in Social Care.

Qualifications

• Hold SVQ2 in Social Care and achieve SVQ3 within 5 years.
• Must register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Care Home.
• Previous experience in social care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and domestic care to service users.
• Ensure safety, comfort, and wellbeing of service users.
• Adhere to confidentiality principles and care standards.

Skills

Social Care Experience

Confidentiality

Personal Care Assistance

Travel Efficiency

Education

SVQ2 in Social Care

SVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

St Rognvald's House

Relief Social Care Worker

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.91 / £16.62 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.

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 5 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 met the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with 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.