Social Care Assistant (Permanent) (Full Time)

Renfrewshire Council; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to join their team at Renfrew Care Home. In this full-time role, you will provide essential care to older adults, ensuring their dignity and independence are respected. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care and engaging with residents, relatives, and health professionals in a courteous manner. With a commitment to training and development, this position offers the opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you have a passion for caring and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with older people and understand their needs.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering care to older adults.
• Assisting residents in personal and social care.

Skills

Effective Communication

Flexibility and Adaptability

Personal Care Skills

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Care

Job description

Location: Renfrew Care Home 72 Cockles Loan, PA4 0PF

Salary: £25,003 - £25,794 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Advert

Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the delivery of care to older adults consistent with Social Work policies and procedures. This will involve 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 enjoy working with older people and understand their needs; be an effective communicator, showing a professional and courteous manner to residents, relatives, carers, health professionals and other agencies; be able to work on your own initiative and be flexible and adaptable with the capacity to learn and apply new skills.

You will be fully supported by senior staff in achieving a high standard of work and given the opportunity to attend relevant training courses to develop your knowledge and skills.

Possession of an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care is desirable, while the commitment and capacity to achieve this is essential. Previous experience of working with older adults is also desirable.

You must be able to work shifts, including weekends, on a rota basis.

You are required to be registered 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. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk