Social Care Worker 2 (Short Breaks Service), Thor House, Thurso (3 vacancies) - HGH19643

Highland Council; Thurso; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Thurso is seeking a Social Care Worker 2 to provide high-quality care to children and young people with disabilities. The role is permanent and offers 37 hours per week with a salary ranging from £33,169 to £36,921. The ideal candidate will have practical experience and relevant qualifications to support individuals with severe disabilities in a home-like setting.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare and understanding of relevant statutory requirements.
• Willingness to undertake necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the house is run in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Maintain professional standards of childcare practice.

Skills

Experience with children and young people affected by severe disability

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Registration with SSSC

HNC and SVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Social Care Worker 2 (Short Breaks Service) (3 vacancies)
Location: Thor House, Thurso
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £33,169 - £36,921 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Alison Mackay or Hannah Paterson Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: Tasks necessary to ensure that the house is run in accordance with

• Statutory requirements
• Professional standards of childcare practice
• Service policy

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

1. Registration with SSSC and willingness to undertake the necessary qualifications. (HNC and SVQ Level 3)
2. Experience of working with children and young people affected by severe disability, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders.