Senior Social Care Worker – FLK10611 Full Time

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Burnbrae is a 28 bedded residential care home supporting older adults who have a range of differing needs such as a mental health diagnosis, Dementia and/or frailty. Our service is part of the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership where we work closely with other professionals within a multidisciplinary team. Burnbrae is a well-established care home with a highly experienced, motivated, and passionate team of staff. We endeavour to work together to ensure we provide a warm and welcoming environment focused on person-centred care for all who live within Burnbrae alongside a supportive place of work for our colleagues.

We are located near the centre of Falkirk within beautiful surroundings and with multiple accessible public transport options nearby.

Within our service, there are multiple learning opportunities for staff. We place importance on training, development, and opportunities to progress within a supportive environment.

The candidate must have experience of providing professional care and support to older people particularly those who have a mental health diagnosis. The candidate must have good organisational skills, ideally experience at leading teams, communicate effectively with other professionals, families and residents, an ability to work on your own initiative and have proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities. The candidate will be experienced in the supervision and support of a large team of professional support staff and be able to manage the service in the absence of the manager. This post requires an individual who can actively participate as an integral part of the Resource Centre’s management team in the development and delivery of the highest possible quality of care.

An SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is essential for the post; CSS, DipSW or equivalent is desirable. You will require to also complete Supervisory units of SVQ 4

The candidate must be able to register with the SSSC as a Supervisor in Care Home Services for older adults and hold or obtain the relevant qualification within the regulatory time scale. 

The candidate will work 37 hours per week which will include evenings and weekends on a three weekly shift rota basis.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

If you feel you have the relevant skills, knowledge and attributes for this post and would like to work within our service where you could make a difference to someone’s life and lead a fulfilling career then please apply now.