Social Care Officer - DEE06082

Medirest Signature; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A care services provider in Dundee is seeking a part-time Social Care Officer to support elderly residents with daily living tasks. The role involves personal care, medication administration, and assisting residents during social activities, with a shift pattern that includes weekends and nights. Candidates should have SVQ Level 2 Care and experience with older individuals or those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with older people or those with disabilities.
• Ability to work various shift patterns including evenings and weekends.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council within a timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Attend to personal needs of residents.
• Administer medication and assist residents with eating.
• Engage in social activities and support residents' independence.

Skills

Experience with older people

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

SVQ Level 2 Care

Job description

Job Description

Based at Janet Brougham House, you will work part time, 30 hours per week including dayshift, nightshift on a rota basis and weekends. You will work as part of a team of Social Care Officers in one of our care homes for the elderly but may be asked to work in an alternative home/part of the service where required. The service provides support to those living in the care home with daily living tasks based on their individual needs. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Kim McCallum on 01382 307191 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have SVQ Level 2 Care or have the ability to undertake and achieve.

Responsibilities

You will attend to personal needs of residents. Your duties will include physical tasks such as helping with personal care, administering medication, assisting residents to eat, and other identified needs. Our aim is to create a supportive, homely atmosphere where residents can achieve maximum independence but also receive any support they may need. You will also be involved in social activities organized for residents. The shift pattern will include weekends and night duties. Duties also include undertaking cleaning and other domestic tasks as necessary.

The Individual

You will have proven experience working with older people, those with dementia, or people with physical disabilities. You will possess good written and verbal communication skills. You should be able to work as part of a team, independently, and use your initiative. Assessment skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to work various shift patterns including evenings, weekends, and nights are essential. You must be able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within a specified timeframe. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join or update their PVG Scheme prior to employment offer by Dundee City Council.