Assistant House Parent – ORK04586 Part Time

Job Description

Education Leisure and Housing
Papdale Halls of Residence

Assistant House Parent

22 hours per week
Temporary up to 15 November 2021
£22,086- £22,934 / £23,274 – £24,525 pro rata (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated care professional to join the care team of Papdale Halls of Residence. This is a varied role which will assist in the provision of high quality person-centred care to residents within Papdale Halls of Residence, in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedure, professional guidelines and social care principles.

The postholder will assist children and young people, including those with additional support needs, resident in Papdale Halls of Residence, to develop independent living skills.

The post involves working unsocial hours as part of a rota. To be successful for appointment at G4 you should hold relevant qualifications to meet the registration requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council as a worker in school care accommodation for example SVQ3 in Health and Social Care and HNC in Social Care.

Appointment at G3, will be for applicants that do not currently hold both required qualifications to meet SSSC registration requirements. Where either of the required qualifications is not held; you will be required to acheive these within a three year period.

You will have experience of working with children and families/carers and / or working in a relevant position with vulnerable service users. In addition you should be an excellent communicator with the ability to communicate with and relate to children and young people.

The post requires a flexible attitude and the ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Debbie Sclater, Registered Manager, on 01856 876060.

Closing Date: Sunday 18 April 2021

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