Senior Social Care Worker

Vacancy InformationThe salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £20.13 - £22.51
Days and Times of Work:Early Shift: 07:00-14:30Late Shift: 14:00-21:3030 Minute Unpaid Break
4 Week Rolling Rota:Week 1 - Monday Late, Tuesday Early, Thursday Early, Friday LateWeek 2 - Monday Late, Tuesday Early, Saturday Early, Sunday LateWeek 3 - Monday Late, Tuesday Early, Thursday Early, Friday LateWeek 4 - Monday Early, Tuesday Late, Saturday Late, Sunday EarlyTo start asap.Job DetailsTo assist in the management of the Residential Unit and contribute to the development and delivery of a high quality service to older people requiring residential care, in accordance with the values and principles of the National Care Standards, and within the policies and procedures of the Council.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The 'East Lothian Way'- values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.Job RequirementsRelevant QualificationsHold an SVQ Level 3 and an HNC in Social Services (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience with the PDA health & Social Care Supervision SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent supervisory qualification which meets the professional registration requirements of SSSC or hold an SVQ Level 3 and a commitment to achieve an HNC in Social Services and the PDA Health and Social Care Supervision SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent) in the first period of registration to meet the SSSC Registration requirements.
PVG MembershipThis post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £21.99 - £24.50 Days and Hours of Work:Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00Starting and finishing times...