Relief Social Care Worker – Childrens Residential Service – ORK05755 Casual/Relief

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children’s Residential Services

Relief Social Care Worker

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£12.33 / £13.67 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

The residential children’s service in Orkney is committed to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home setting for looked after children. We are seeking a Social Care Worker who will be committed to maintaining a positive and safe environment for children and young people and to work collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies.

You should be willing to work on a seven-day, sleep in shift pattern basis which includes evening, weekends, and public holidays.

You should hold an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 plus HNC Social Services (or an award of certificated knowledge with 96 credits at or above SCQF level 7) or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Worker in a Residential Child Care Service. Where the required qualifications are not held, there is a requirement to achieve the qualification(s) within 5 years of appointment.

You must register with the SSSC (Residential Child Care) within six months of appointment.

In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.

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

For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Stephen Crew, Registered Manager on 873135

Closing Date: Wednesday 31 August 2022

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