Practice Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

The posts are part-time the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked (additionally nightshift allowance will be paid at 33%)

1 x post - 33.5 hours, Permanent

1 x post - 16.75 hours, Permanent

At Crosslet House we put the needs of our Residents first. We are committed to delivering high standards of person - centred care in our busy and Modern Home, we provide choices and independence ensuring our Residents feel safe and supported in their home.

We are looking for Dynamic and Caring, Night Shift Care Assistants, to provide personal care and support to residents as directed by senior staff. To maintain a clean, fresh and homely environment, providing person centred care for individuals and groups of residents consistent with their needs through the provision of a range of duties including personal care and meaningful activities.

You will support residents throughout the day to maintain their independence, assist and support them as required.

You will engage and listen to Residents preferences in how they would like to be cared for. Your role will include responding to enquiries from a wide range of people, including families and health professionals.

To undertake this role effectively, you must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, problem solving and people skills. You should have the SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 6 or SVQ 2 Health and Social Care or be willing to undertake this within 3 months.

We are looking for an organised individual with a positive, can-do approach and be able to work well under pressure with Senior Supports.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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