RT5 261284 Social Care Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Scotland is seeking dedicated individuals to join Mains House on a 1-year maternity leave cover. The role involves supporting 25 residents with daily living activities, personal care, and welfare within a friendly multi-disciplinary team.

The post includes leading shifts in the absence of the manager, supervising junior staff, and administering prescribed medications. SVQ3 is desirable, and training can be provided to suit a flexible rotating day and night schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care preferred; training available.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven ability to respond with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Provide personal care and welfare.
• Lead shift in manager's absence.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Medication administration

Daily living activities

Flexibility

Education

SVQ3 desirable

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team for a 1 year period to cover maternity leave.

Mains House provides nursing and residential care services for 25 older and adults and we are looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our friendly, dedicated team working with our lovely residents.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and duties will include supporting individuals with the full range of daily living activities; day to day personal care and welfare of the residents along with key-worker responsibilities. The post holder will be responsible for leading the shift in the absence of the manager. Other duties include administering prescribed medication, supervision, and mentorship of junior staff. Experience is preferable but training will be given.

The individual must be able to demonstrate awareness of the complex physical, mental, and emotional needs of older adults and be able to respond in an enabling way. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate good team working, and communication skills. SVQ 3 desirable but training can be provided.

Successful candidates will be expected to work on rotational day and night shifts. The post can be full or part time.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.