Social Care Worker, An Acarsaid, Broadford - 440774

Highland Council; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to provide personal care and support in a residential care home for older people. The ideal candidate will have experience in a care setting, a minimum qualification of SVQ 2 in Social Care, and will be required to work rotational shifts. Registration with SSSC is necessary, along with a commitment to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care home setting is essential.
• Registration with SSSC is required.
• Must undertake induction training and maintain required training annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Support the care staff team in meeting the needs of older people.
• Work rotational shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Experience in working with people in a care setting

Good written communication and report writing skills

Education

Minimum of SVQ 2 in Social Care or equivalent

Commitment to achieve SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users in a residential setting and to support the care staff team to meet the needs of older people in a care home setting, as required by legislation.

Rotational shifts will be required including nights and weekends.

In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of a good basic education, good written communication and report writing skills.

Applicants should be experienced in working with people in a care setting. Minimum of SVQ 2 in Social Care or equivalent and commitment to achieve SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent plus the requirement to undertake a PDA in Administration of Medication. Successful candidates will be expected to register with SSSC, undertake all induction training and upkeep required level of training annually.

Informal enquiries to: Mandy Mackinnon, Manager, tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]