Social Care Assistant, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK08204
Orkney Islands Council
Social Care Assistant, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK08204
£20,001 - £30,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 26-05-2024 (In 8 days)
job Ref: ORK08204
Full Job Description
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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Sunnybrae Centre
Social Care Assistant
37 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£30,562 - £31,220 / £15.84 - £16.18 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
We are seeking to recruit someone who is highly motivated to provide high quality services to older people in our extra care facility.
You will be required to undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff, but also need to be able to use your own initiative at times. The post requires adherence to Care Standards and Codes of Practice as well as a positive attitude towards optimum fulfilment of older people’s lives.
Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.
You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC or achieve this within 5 years of appointment.
You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within three months of appointment.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.
Applicants should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Layla Sinclair, Registered Manager on .
Closing Date: Sunday 26 May 2024
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.