ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Short Breaks and Supported Living Network
Night Social Care Assistant
16.76 hours per week, On a rota basis (7 nights per month)
Permanent
£36,178- £36,974 pro rata / £18.75 – £19.17 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
Please note it is essential that the above posts are occupied by a female and Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 will apply.
Adult Short Breaks and Supported Living Network is based in Kirkwall and offers support to adults who have learning disabilities in their own tenancies as well as a short breaks service for those who live with families/carers in the community. This post will predominantly be based in the Short Breaks part of the service. Additional shifts are available across the service on a casual relief basis and/or across Orkney Health and Care Services.
Working as part of an enthusiastic team you will have the ability to work as part of a team and on an individual using your own initiative. There is a sleep-in staff member for additional support that may be required on a need identified basis. You will adopt a person centred approach to deliver a high standard of flexible and responsive care to service users within the Short Breaks Service. You will provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence and to access community facilities and have an awareness of contributing to the Support Plan process.
You should have experience of working with people who have disabilities, be committed to the principles of social inclusion, re-ablement and have a good understanding of the agenda for change within disability services.
You should hold an SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or other relevant qualification(s) to enable registration with SSSC or requirement to achieve relevant qualification(s) within 5 years of appointment.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post, please contact Kristin Soames, Senior Social Care Worker on 01856 871431 or Inga Wilson, Registered Manager on 01856 875736 or 871431
Closing Date: Sunday 10 March 2024
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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