Night Social Care Worker, Hamnavoe House – ORK07708 Full Time

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Hamnavoe House

Night Social Care Worker

37 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£35,280 – £36,127 / £37,050 – £39,796
£18.29 – £18.73 / £19.21 – £20.63 per hour
(pay award pending December 2023)
The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff in an effective and efficient manner ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users.

You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.

Previous experience in social care is essential.

To be appointed on Grade E
You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent qualification in Social Care AND achieve achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care at Home Service for Adults within a 5 year period.

To be appointed on/progression to Grade F
You should hold an SVQ 3 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 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.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Marina Stanger, Registered Manager on 01856 850311.

Closing Date: Sunday 26 November 2023

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