Social Care Worker - Hamnavoe House

Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Hamnavoe House Social Care Worker 29.6 hours per week, Shift working over seven days Temporary up to 17 October 2020 £24,813 - £26,893 / £27,658 - £30,310 pro rata (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance) Salary as at 1 April 2020 You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff in an effective and efficient manner ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users. You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate. Previous experience in social care is essential. To be appointed on G5 You should hold an SVQ 2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ 3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 5 years of appointment. To be appointed on G6 You should hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults. You are required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 6 months of appointment. This post is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Sally Read on 01856 850311. Closing Date: Sunday 5 April 2020 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89905502