SWRK G1 1741 - Social Care Assistant (Bank/Supply) - 1741-403052577

Medirest Signature; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a flexible and enthusiastic Social Care Assistant. You will work as part of a team to provide care and support to older people in South Lanarkshire. The role requires commitment to promoting independence and rights while working a casual/bank shift. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification or be willing to work towards it, and must register with the SSSC within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Registered with SSSC or in the process of registration.
• Willing to work towards required qualifications.
• Experience in social care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and welfare of service users.
• Work as part of a team to deliver care goals.
• Provide care and support to older people.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Caring

Education

SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3

HNC in Social Care

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE

South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high-performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.

The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire.

In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services to enable, support, improve, and protect the health and social care of service users.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is flexible, willing to undertake delegated tasks as part of a team. You should be committed to promoting service users' independence, rights, choice, and individuality, and be available to work one of our shift rosters.

The successful candidate will ideally hold an SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3 or an HNC in Social Care, or be willing to work towards these qualifications. Additionally, candidates must be registered with SSSC or in the process of registration. Registration is required within 6 months of employment.

If you are interested in a role within care, you should try the SSSC resource called A Question of Care, which will help you understand the type of work involved and give feedback on responses to typical situations faced in social care work. Access it at www.aquestionofcare.org.uk

Hours: Casual/Bank

Salary: £14.26 per hour

Vacancy: Bank/Supply

View the Social Care Assistant job profile

When completing the application, please ensure you cover the following areas:

• Please study the job profile and detail your current and/or previous experience in providing care and welfare for older people. Include any other relevant information such as personal qualities, achievements, or voluntary work.
• This role involves working as part of a team to deliver goals. Provide an example of a time you worked as part of a team to complete a task in a social care environment. What was your role?
• Describe how your caring and communication skills have helped you provide excellent service to a client group.
• Outline your key strengths as a Social Care Assistant and give an example of when these strengths led to a successful outcome with an older person.
• What skills do you wish to further develop and consolidate?

Please Apply online. All correspondence will be via email.

Note: We do not accept CVs; submissions will be disregarded. If needed, upload additional information under supporting documents.

Legislative Information

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This is a regulated role working with adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with adults.

Preferred candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before a formal offer.

For more information, visit disclosure process.

Foreign Police Check

Applicants should explain any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements and support armed forces members, veterans, and families, as outlined in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.