Social Care Worker - Chalmers Road Shortbreaks Unit - SOA11237 - SOA11237

Medirest Signature; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ayr is looking for candidates to support service users by delivering high-quality, person-centered care. This role requires commitment to maintaining care standards and the ability to cooperate effectively with service users and team members. Perks include a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Work-life balance support

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Scotwest Credit Union

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care in a regulated environment.
• Ability to maintain standards of care.
• Commitment to ongoing personal development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care to ensure well-being of service users.
• Maintain care standards across various settings.
• Respond to the needs of service users in a person-centered manner.

Skills

Person centered care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Membership in PVG Scheme

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To assist in providing a flexible model of care to ensure the well-being of service users by maintaining recognised standards of both care and practice across all settings that responds to the needs of service users in a way that is person centered, improves outcomes, and provides appropriate care.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

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.

BENEFITS

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

REQUIREMENTS

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 .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is Level 5 plus a Non Core (5%).

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.