Social Care Worker

NHS Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Fort William seeks a Social Care Worker to support older people in a residential care home and lead a team on day and overnight shifts.

The post requires SVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent) with a commitment to achieve SVQ 3, teamwork, initiative, and strong communication. You must respond well under pressure and provide person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent.
• Commitment to achieve SVQ 3 in Social Care.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to support vulnerable adults within a residential setting.
• To administer mediation as prescribed.
• Be able to take responsibility as a key worker and create person centered care plans for service users.
• Contribute to the planning, monitoring and recording of service delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Care

SVQ Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

As a Social Care Worker your main job is to help older people living in the care home.

This post is responsible for leading a team to support vulnerable adults within a residential setting. We are looking for 1 member of staff to join our dynamic team on contracts for day and overnight care and support. You must have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, follow instructions, and possess good communication skills.

You must be able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and able to cope under pressure. You must hold a minimum of SVQ level 2 in Social Care or equivalent (minimum required for registration with SSSC), a commitment to achieve SVQ 3 on Social Care.

Main Duties Include

• To administer mediation as prescribed.
• Be Able to take responsibility as a key worker and create person centered care plans for service users
• To contribute to the planning, monitoring and recording of service delivery.

Informal enquiries can be made to Helen MacLean on [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork