Relief Social Care Worker

Orkney Gin Company; Peebles; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Orkney Gin Company is looking for a motivated social care practitioner to provide high-quality services in a care home for older individuals. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to care standards and working closely with senior staff. The role requires an SVQ2 qualification, with the expectation to achieve SVQ3 within three years. Candidates must also register with the SSSC within six months and be able to travel between locations in Orkney. Pay rate ranges from £16.49 to £17.23 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social care is essential.
• Registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner within 6 months of appointment.
• Able to travel effectively between various work locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality services to older people in care.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff.
• Adhere to Care Standards and Codes of Practice.

Skills

Motivation to provide quality services

Ability to use initiative

Education

SVQ2 in Social Care or equivalent

SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent (to be obtained within 3 years)

Job description

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£16.49 / £17.23 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

We are seeking to recruit an individual who is highly motivated towards providing high quality services to older people in our care home. The post holder will be required to undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff, but also need to be able to use their own initiative at times. The post requires adherence to Care Standards and Codes of Practice as well as a positive attitude towards optimum fulfilment of older peoples

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 other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 3 years of appointment.

To be appointed on Grade F:

You should hold an SVQ3 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, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 6 months of appointment.

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

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults

For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Joanna Nicholson via email [e-mail]

The recruitment for this post is on-going

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