Senior Social Care Worker (Full Time) (Permanent) - REN13188

Renfrewshire Council; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Senior Social Care Worker to deliver care in care homes for older adults. The role involves supporting staff and ensuring standards of personal and social care. Candidates must have experience with older people and hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care. Knowledge of dementia and council policies is advantageous. Shifts including weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older people.
• Specialist knowledge of conditions affecting older adults like dementia.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to older adults in care homes.
• Support staff in assisting residents with personal and social care.
• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of person centred planning

Computer skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Social Care Worker

Working as part of a team supporting care homes for older people, you will be responsible for the delivery of care to older adults, consistent with Social Work policies and procedures. This will involve supporting staff in assisting residents in all aspects of personal and social care in a way which respects their dignity as individuals and promotes their maximum independence.

You must have experience of working with older people and in supporting staff. You will possess excellent communication skills and have knowledge of person centred planning and the key worker role. You should be enthusiastic, motivated and respond positively to new challenges and have computer skills.

Specialist knowledge of conditions which affect older adults, such as dementia, would be an advantage and knowledge of council policies and procedures and current relevant legislation.

Possession of an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care, or equivalent, is essential as well as the potential to achieve SVQ Level 4 (2 units) in order to meet SSSC registration requirement. You must be able to work shifts, including weekends, on a rota basis.

You are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council or achieve registration within 6 months of taking up employment.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. For further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.