The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. The postholder will attend to the practical, social and emotional needs of the service users in their care to enable people to live in the community as independently as possible. Depending on the service, the post holder will be required to support service users in their own homes and/or in residential or supported accommodation, this will include either
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at Overtonlea Care Services, Levenwick, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Helen Jamieson, Senior Social Care Worker Supervisor on 01595 745045 or e-mail helen.jamieson@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you’ll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland’s impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
Find out more about:
Living and working in Shetland: here
The Shetland Islands Council: here
Advert Senior Care Co-Ordinator Dumfries £34,161 – £36,564 This is a time of significant change for the Social Work Service...
Apply For This JobJob Description Based at Beech Hill House Care Centre, Lour Road, Forfar. This job is workstyle 3. You will have...
Apply For This JobJob Description “Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this...
Apply For This JobJob Summary We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is...
Apply For This JobAdvert Relief Domestic Assistants, Trianaid Care Home, Isle of North Uist£14.30 per hour, inclusive of £1.48 per hour Distant Islands...
Apply For This JobVacancy Information The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate...
Apply For This JobAdvert Senior Care Co-Ordinator Dumfries £34,161 – £36,564 This is a time of significant change for the Social Work Service...
Apply For This JobJob Description Based at Beech Hill House Care Centre, Lour Road, Forfar. This job is workstyle 3. You will have...
Apply For This JobJob Description “Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this...
Apply For This JobJob Summary We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is...
Apply For This JobAdvert Relief Domestic Assistants, Trianaid Care Home, Isle of North Uist£14.30 per hour, inclusive of £1.48 per hour Distant Islands...
Apply For This JobVacancy Information The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate...
Apply For This JobAdvert Senior Care Co-Ordinator Dumfries £34,161 – £36,564 This is a time of significant change for the Social Work Service...
Apply For This JobJob Description Based at Beech Hill House Care Centre, Lour Road, Forfar. This job is workstyle 3. You will have...
Apply For This JobNotifications