Senior Social Care Worker, St Rognvald's House

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
St Rognvald’s House

Senior Social Care Worker

12.2 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£37,449- £41,025 pro rata (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties, delegated by the Registered Manager, 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 Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS).

Previous experience in a social care service is essential.

You should hold an SVQ 3 in Social Services and Health, or other relevant professional qualification to meet SSSC professional qualification requirements. You should also hold a Management qualification, to meet SSSC management qualification criteria, or be able to achieve this within 5 years of initial appointment.

You are required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment.

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

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

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Shirley Miller, Registered Manager, on 01856 872106.

Closing Date: Sunday 12 February 2023

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