ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Aurrida House
Social Care Worker
28 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£33,481 – £34,181 / £34,988 – £37,449 pro rata
£17.35 – £17.72 / £18.14 – £19.41 per hour
The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance
Aurrida House provides a wide range of high-quality support services for children with additional support needs and their families. This includes part week residential support for school placement, residential and day respite, short breaks, a home-based support service, and an emergency provision.
Aurrida House is seeking a caring, diligent person to join our committed team. You will provide social and personal care on a shift rota basis to children and young people with additional support needs. You must be able to evidence a commitment to the care of children and have, preferably, experience in the field of additional support needs. We are looking for someone who holds a strong sense of professionalism and who is familiar with the standards of care required by the Care Commission.
Applicants should hold SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People), at SCQF Level 7, and HNC Social Services, or other relevant qualification(s) to enable registration with SSSC. Where the essential qualifications are not held there is a requirement to achieve these within 5 years of appointment. The successful applicant must be registered with SSSC within 6 months of appointment.
You will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.
This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children and adults.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sally Flett, Registered Manager, or Sarah Muir, Senior Social Care Worker, on 01856 876160.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 9 February 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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