Social Care Worker – FLK10810 Job Share

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Cunningham House is a Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership Residential Care Home situated in Grangemouth. Currently we provide 24-hour care and support to older adults living with Dementia. We have a well-established team who place those we support at the heart of everything we do, and we promote a calm and homely environment for the people who live here.

The Service is beginning a transition which will see us provide support to adults requiring Reablement Focused Care alongside our current Resident Group.

You must have knowledge and experience of excellent care practice in meeting the needs of older people and have an understanding of Dementia Care. You must be able to demonstrate skills in assessment and recording. You need to communicate effectively and have a flexible and positive approach. The ability to work as part of a team and using your own initiative is essential.

You must register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in care home services for adults within 6 months and meet the conditions of your registration within three years.  A Social Care (SVQ Level III) qualification together with Moving and Handling training would be desirable.

This post is 18.5 hours per week working a varied shift pattern including weekends

This job requires contact with vulnerable groups therefore you will require to gain/maintain PVG Scheme membership.