Social Care Worker (Day) - GLA13545

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Social Care Workers to make a positive impact in the lives of older individuals. This role involves providing compassionate care in a supportive environment, working closely with residents to develop personalized care plans. As part of a collaborative team, you will ensure the well-being of vulnerable adults, promoting their rights and choices. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in social care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people is essential.
• Must hold or be able to obtain SVQ Level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to older people in care homes.
• Create and deliver person-centred care plans.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Compassion and kindness

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Proficiency in English

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Role: Social Care Worker (Day) (Older People Residential)

Location: Citywide

Salary: Starting hourly rate £17.84 - see attached further breakdown

Hours and Shift Pattern: 24 hours per week, 12-hour shifts - see attached further breakdown of shifts

Please note this role does not meet the Home Office requirements for Visa Sponsorship.

If you are looking for a career that makes a positive difference, then being a Social Care Worker in one of our care homes for older people could be for you.

Our Glasgow City Care Homes provide care and support in enabling surroundings to our residents 24/7, where you would work 12-hour shifts.

As a Social Care Worker, you will work as part of a team under the guidance of Senior staff to provide direct care and support to older people living within our residential care homes. You will collaborate with residents to understand what matters to them, creating and delivering a person-centred care plan. Other duties include supporting, organizing, and deploying staff to provide direct care to residents.

Previous experience working with vulnerable adults or older people is essential. You must be able to work independently without direct supervision. You should hold values that promote the wellbeing of older people, with a desire to support others with compassion and kindness, respecting their rights and choices.

You must be proficient in both written and spoken English and be familiar with Health and Safety at Work legislation. Applications are encouraged from ethnic minorities and fluent speakers of other languages such as Cantonese, Hakka, Punjabi, and Urdu.

This role requires you to have or be able to obtain a SVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification, to meet Scottish Social Services Council registration requirements. Glasgow City Council will support and fund this qualification.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is mandatory upon appointment. Successful candidates will need to pay for their PVG membership.

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is essential. You should already be registered or apply within 3 months of starting, with registration completed within 6 months. As part of the local government pay deal, current staff are not required to pay SSSC registration fees.

These roles are covered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 12 May 2025.

Working for us!

For more information about Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC), please visit:

• GCC Website
• GCC Conditions of Service

Application Packs

Alternative application packs in formats such as Braille, Audio, or other languages can be requested by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted within 3 working days of your request. Please ensure you request early to meet the application deadline.

Further Information

Note: Glasgow City Council is currently reviewing its pay and grading structure, which may affect salaries listed in job adverts. For details, see GCC Job Evaluation.