SWRK G1 1778 - Social Care Assistant - 1778-404611828

South Lanarkshire; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council recherche des individus enthousiastes pour le poste temporaire d'assistant de soins sociaux. Ce rôle clé exige un engagement clair envers le bien-être des utilisateurs, ainsi que des qualifications spécifiques en soins sociaux. Les candidats doivent démontrer leur capacité à travailler en équipe et à fournir des soins de qualité. Le poste propose des horaires de 30 heures par semaine.

Qualifications

• Engagement à promouvoir l'indépendance et les choix des utilisateurs.
• Inscription SSSC requise ou en cours de traitement.
• Expérience dans le travail d'équipe au sein d'un environnement de soins.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins et un soutien aux personnes âgées.
• Travailler dans le cadre d'une équipe de soins.
• Aider à promouvoir l'indépendance et les choix des utilisateurs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3

HNC in Social Care

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION TITLED REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Within South Lanarkshire Council, we are committed to providing high-quality services to our community and are seeking enthusiastic, flexible individuals 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 a HNC in Social Care, or be willing to work towards these qualifications. Additionally, candidates must be registered with SSSC or be in the process of registration, which must be completed 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 provide feedback on responses to typical situations faced in social care work. Access the resource at www.aquestionofcare.org.uk.

Hours: 30 per week

Vacancy: Temporary

Salary: £22,571 - £22,759

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

• Describe your current and/or previous experience providing care and welfare for older people. Include relevant personal qualities, achievements, or voluntary work.
• Provide an example of working as part of a team in a social care environment, detailing your role.
• Give an example of how your caring and communication skills have helped you deliver excellent service.
• Describe your key strengths as a Social Care Assistant and provide an example of a successful outcome.
• Identify skills you wish to further develop.

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via email.

Note: We do not accept CVs; submit additional information as supporting documents.

Legislative Information:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and is a regulated role under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with adults. Candidates must join or update their PVG scheme prior to employment. For more information, visit disclosure Scotland.

Foreign Police Check: Candidates must provide details of employment gaps and 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 interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements and support for veterans and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant.