Relief Care at Home Assistant – ORK08862 Supply/Casual/Relief

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Various Locations in Orkney

Relief Care at Home Assistant

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.85 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

You will provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and ensure people are included in and supported to make decisions for themselves. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and show a basic understanding of health and safety for yourself and others including risk assessment.

You will hold, or be able to achieve within 5 years of appointment, an SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care, or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration.

This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Erin Johnston, Registered Manager on 01856 888390 or [email protected].

Closing Date: Sunday 17 November 2024

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