Social Care Support Worker x2 - Limecroft Care Home - 491.64 - WEL09078

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Social Care Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to older residents in a supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team, ensuring that the personal beliefs and preferences of residents are respected. You will be instrumental in enhancing the quality of life for those with mental health challenges, including dementia, while adhering to professional standards and practices. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people, preferably in a care home setting.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to older residents.
• Contribute to care planning and ensure non-discriminatory practice.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Understanding of Dementia

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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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). We currently have two permanent full time (36hr per week) post within our Limecroft Care Home in Livingston.

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