Social Care Assistant (Days) - Crookston Care Home

East Lothian Council; Tranent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a part-time caregiver for Crookston Care Home. The role involves providing personal care and support to residents, with flexible shifts scheduled throughout the week. Applicants must have or be willing to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care and obtain PVG membership. Successful candidates will start as soon as possible and apply through the online form.

Qualifications

• Educated to SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or willing to achieve it.
• PVG membership required for working with vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of personal care and support to residents.
• Work in shifts across the scheduled days.
• Ensure compliance with National Care Standards.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Location: Crookston Care Home and Day Centre Sandersons Wynd Tranent, EH33 1DA

Salary: £26,735 - £28,742 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 28 hours per week

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £14.65 - £15.75

Days and Hours of Work:

Early Shift: 07:00-14:30
Late Shift: 14:00-21:30
30 Minute unpaid break.

Week 1 - Thursday Early, Friday Early, Saturday Late, Sunday Late.
Week 2 - Monday Early, Tuesday Early, Thursday Early, Friday Early.

To start asap.

To assist in the provision of personal care and support to residents in order to achieve agreed outcomes in line with National Care Standards.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to SVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent) or a willingness to achieve the SVQ Level 2 in the first period of registration to meet the SSSC registration requirements.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.