Night Social Care Worker, St Rognvald House Full Time

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
St Rognvald’s House

Night Social Care Worker

37 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£33,612 – £36,127/ £37,050 – £39,796 (including 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 G5
You should hold an SVQ 2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ 3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 5 years of appointment.

To be appointed on G6
You should hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care or another 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 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 Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

If you wish to informally discuss this position, please contact Shirley Miller, Registered Manager: telephone (01856) 872106 or [email protected] 

Closing Date: Sunday 26 March 2023

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