Overview
Social Care Workers (Predominantly Nights) – Wastview Care Services – SIC08372. Join to apply for this role at Living & Working in Shetland.
Advertisement details refer to Community Care Resources and entry/main social care worker roles within Shetland Islands Council.
Responsibilities
* Provide direct support to individuals in a variety of settings.
* Help individuals receive high standards of care and support to maximise independence and dignity.
* Support people with varying abilities and complex needs to achieve goals, priorities and personal outcomes.
* Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care, including intimate personal care, developing daily living skills, training, social activities and other meaningful activities, while minimising risk.
* Demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values: Respect; Collaboration; Participation & Dignity; Empowerment.
What’s in it for you / Benefits
* Excellent Salary and Conditions
* Distant Islands allowance
* Generous holiday allowance
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working and family-friendly policies
* Varied and interesting workload
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Various other employee benefits
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience and qualifications are desirable but not mandatory for Entry Grade Social Care Workers; personal values and attitude are most important.
* Travel to undertake duties; driving licence highly desirable or essential depending on service demands.
* PVG Scheme or PVG Scheme update may be required prior to formal offer of employment.
* Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) on start date may be required.
* Relocation package does not apply.
* Successful candidate will be supported to join relevant regulatory schemes where applicable.
Additional Information
* The grade of this post is G/H; salary placement depends on experience and qualifications
* Rate of pay shown includes Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
* Two permanent part-time posts at 24 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year
* These posts are predominantly night shifts
* Application process may require contact details for two non-related referees
* Post based at Wastview Care Services, Walls, Shetland
* For further details, contact Elaine Hodge, Team Leader, 01595 745288 or elaine.hodge@shetland.gov.uk
* If you have a disability that prevents online application, call 01595 744032
Additional notes: This post is not career graded; salary placement is based on experience and qualifications. The travel requirements will be clarified during recruitment.
Contact
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Elaine Hodge, Team Leader on 01595 745288 or email elaine.hodge@shetland.gov.uk
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* Entry level
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* Part-time
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