Night Social Care Worker, Hamnavoe House

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INTERNAL VACANCY

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Hamnavoe House

Night Social Care Worker

10.58 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£38,047 - £38,894 / £39,869 - £42,845 pro rata
£19.72 - £20.16 / £20.67 - £22.21 per hour
The above include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance

This post is only applicable to current Orkney Islands Council employees.

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 at Grade E
You should hold an SVQ 2, or equivalent level qualification, in Social Care to allow registration as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults. You are also required to achieve an SVQ 3 in Social Care, or other 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 at Grade F
You should hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care, or other 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 within 3 months of appointment.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Marina Stanger, Registered Manager, on 01856 850311.

Closing Date: Thursday 2 May 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.