Social Care Worker (Full Time) (Permanent) - REN13645

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Social Care Worker to deliver care to older adults. The role ensures that care is consistent with health and social care policies while promoting the dignity and independence of residents. Applicants must have experience working with older individuals and be capable of achieving SVQ Level 3 in Care. Flexibility for shift work, including weekends, is necessary. This position is supported by senior staff and offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with older people and understanding their needs.
• Capability to manage personal, health, and social care tasks.
• Ability to work in a flexible and adaptable manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in aspects of personal care with dignity.
• Support social care assistants in their role.
• Work shifts including weekends on a rota basis.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent

Job description

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Social Care Worker

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the delivery of care to older adults, consistent with Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership policies and procedures. This will involve assisting residents in all aspects of personal, health and social care in a way which respects their dignity as individuals and promotes their maximum independence.

You must have previous experience of working with older people and understand their needs; have effective verbal and written communication skills, literacy skills; show a professional and courteous manner to residents, relatives, carers, health professionals and other agencies; undertake keyworker responsibilities and be able to work on your own initiative, be flexible and adaptable with the capacity to learn.

You will be fully supported by senior staff in achieving a high standard of work given the opportunities and training to develop your knowledge and skills. You will be responsible for supporting Social Care Assistants in their role.

It is essential that you hold or have the capacity to achieve an SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent.

You must be able to work shifts, including weekends, on a rota basis.

You are required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council or achieve registration within 6 months of taking up employment.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk