Social Care Worker - FLK12939

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Falkirk Council seeks a temporary care worker at Grahamston House, a facility for older individuals living with dementia. The role involves providing individualized care, supporting multidisciplinary efforts, and requires knowledge of care practices. Ideal candidates will hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in caring for older individuals with dementia.
• Ability to register with SSSC and qualify within three years.
• Experience in multidisciplinary working and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred care.
• Work as part of a team on a rota/shift basis.
• Maintain PVG scheme membership.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Support planning

Person-centred care

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Care

Job description

Job Advert

Grahamston House is resource centre/care home for older individuals living with dementia and associated physical 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 22 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.