Senior Social Care Worker - ERN05906

East Renfrewshire Council; Busby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Busby is seeking an experienced individual to support adults with Dementia. The role requires strong communication skills, patience, and team collaboration, along with essential qualifications such as SVQ 3 in Care. Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to train and meet regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Promoting mental health

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with adults, especially those with Dementia.
• Required qualifications include SVQ 3 in Care or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals experiencing stress and distress due to Dementia.
• Develop and manage staff within adult services.

Skills

Experience with adults

Patience

Sensitivity

Excellent communication skills

Effective team work

Initiative

Education

SVQ 3 in Care or equivalent

HNC in Social Care (post 2006)

Job description

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You must have experience of working with adults and have patience, sensitivity and an understanding of the needs of people with Dementia and have the skills confidence to support individuals when they are experiencing stress and distress in their Dementia. You must demonstrate that you have the skills and ability to support, develop and manage staff within adult services. It is important that you have excellent communication skills, be an effective team worker and be able to use your own initiative.

The successful candidate must have an SVQ 3 in Care, HNC in Social Care (post 2006) or equivalent in order to meet the essential requirements for the post and of the service. You will be required to undertake any training necessary for the post. As such you must demonstrate a willingness to learn.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15 year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

Additional Information

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