Night Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House

Job Description

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Smiddybrae House

Night Social Care Worker 33.47 hours per week, Shift working over seven days Permanent

£39,884 - £40,730 / £41,705 - £44,682 pro rata

£20.67 - £21.11 / £21.62 - £23.16 per hour

The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.

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 grade E:

You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ3 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 or progression to grade F:

You should hold an SVQ3 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 membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

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

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Kirstie Moar, Registered Manager on 01856 771 100.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 9 February 2025.

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