Social Care Worker - FLK12938

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a dedicated care worker to join their team at Grahamston House, a care home specialized in supporting older individuals with dementia. The role involves providing person-centred care, conducting assessments, and working on a shift basis, including weekends, with a temporary contract lasting until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in care practice for older people with dementia.
• Skills in assessment and support planning.
• Ability to register with SSSC within three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain PVG scheme membership.

Skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Care

Job description

Job Advert

Grahamston House is care home, specialising in delivering excellent care and support for older individuals living with dementia and various health conditions.

You will be responsible, as part of a team, for the provision of high-quality person-centred care for each individual. Have knowledge and experience of good care practice in meeting the needs of older people with dementia and those who are clinically frail.

You will demonstrate skills in assessment, support planning and recording. You will hold excellent communication skills, be experienced in multidisciplinary working, demonstrate a flexible and positive approach to ensure the best outcomes for the individuals we support.

An SVQ 3 in Social Care is desirable and you must be able to register with the SSSC and qualify within the regulatory timescale of three years.

You will work 37 hrs hours a week, working on a rota/shift basis and includes working weekends.

This post is temporary until July 2026 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain / maintain PVG scheme membership.