Social Care Assistant (Permanent) (Part Time)

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time role in care, providing essential support to older adults. The position involves assisting with personal and social care while respecting the dignity of residents, requiring effective communication and adaptability. Ideal candidates will hold or be willing to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care and must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Support from senior staff

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with older people and understand their needs.
• Previous experience with older adults is desirable.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to older adults in accordance with Social Work policies.
• Assist residents in personal and social care, promoting their independence.
• Work shifts including weekends on a rota basis.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Care

Job description

Salary: £20,273 - £20,914 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 30 hours per year

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.

Youare 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