Advert Various Hours - Locum We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds As a Social Care Support Worker, you will work as part of a team on sessional basis. You will be reliable and available at short notice. Successful candidates can work in one West Lothian Council care home or have the opportunity to work across all three care homes. You will contribute to the care planning process for residents in consultation with other staff. You will ensure that care practice is non- discriminatory and that residents personal beliefs and preferences are appropriately acknowledged You should be aware of and responsible to the needs of older people with mental health problems, e.g. dementia You will provide for the personal care, support and emotional needs of older people requiring residential care. You will provide a service compatible with professional social work practice and within the policies, procedures and standards set by the service. It is desirable that you possess an SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, however you can be working towards this or be willing to work towards it. You should have experience of working with older people, preferably in a care home setting This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.