Care Co-ordinator (Nights) (Part-Time) – WDN05102 Part Time

Job Description

This is a part-time posts the salary will be pro-rata’d to the hours worked and in addition the successful candidate will be paid nightshift allowance in line with terms and conditions.

Do you have the experience to join us as a Care Coordinator in a modern 84 bedded care home. Your responsibilities will include, leading and directing the care team to ensure delivery of person centred care. You will promote and encourage staff interaction with care, meaningful activity and infection control processes. Your role will be to develop and support staff throughout your shift.

You will lead and support with H&S and all Fire procedures within the building. You will be part of our management team within Crosslet House and your role will include promoting quality standards to comply with current legislation and council policy. To carry out the required administrative procedures and to contribute to staff development and manage all aspects of the the electronic medication system and Care Planning system.

We will welcome applicants who would enjoy being part of our busy Team.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 24 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 34 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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