Social Care Support Worker (Nights), Whitdale Care Home, 494.07

West Lothian Council; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a part-time Social Care Support Worker at the Whitburn Residential Home. In this role, you will support older individuals, facilitating their personal care and emotional well-being while working within a dedicated team. This position includes shifts on a rota basis and requires registration with the SSSC.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people, preferably in a care home setting.
• Desirable to be working towards or possess SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Registration with SSSC required within six months of starting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the care planning process for residents.
• Provide personal care and support to older residents.
• Ensure non-discriminatory care practices.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Location: Whitburn Residential Home Whitdale House 110 East Main Street Whitburn, EH47 0RH

Salary: £24,889 - £25,302 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Job Advert

We have 1 x 20 hour night shift post, 33% shift allowance

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

As a Social Care Support Worker you will work as part of a team on a rota basis (including weekends).

You will contribute to the care planning process for residents in consultation with other staff.

You will ensure that care practice is non- discriminatory and that residents personal beliefs and preferences are appropriately acknowledged

You should be aware of and responsible to the needs of older people with mental health problems, e.g. dementia

You will provide for the personal care, support and emotional needs of older people requiring residential care.

You will provide a service compatible with professional social work practice and within the policies, procedures and standards set by the service.

It is desirable that you possess an SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, however you can be working towards this or be willing to work towards it. You should have experience of working with older people, preferably in a care home setting

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council