Social Care worker

South Ayrshire Council; Crabtree; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council is seeking Social Care Workers to supervise, maintain and develop the standards of care and practice for residents and tenants, including providing extended personal care and assisting the Unit Team Leader in developing innovative services.

This post is Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under PVG; the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme before any offer.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership or PVG update required before formal offer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, maintain and develop standards of care for residents/tenants, including extended personal care.
• Provide housing support services to residents.
• Assist Unit Team Leader in developing innovative and integrative services.

Job description

To ensure the wellbeing of residents/tenants by supervising, maintaining and developing the standards of care and practice of Social Care Workers and to participate in direct care activities. This will include providing extended personal care. The post holder will also be required to assist the Unit Team Leader in the development of innovative and integrative services for residents., JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Team Leader (Hostels and Supported Accommodation), provide a housing support service to residents...

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks' holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union