Locum Care Support Workers
East Lothian Council
Hourly rate: £16.14 – £17.24
Work basis: As needed across East Lothian.
Home Care service hours: 07:00 – 22:00, 7 days per week.
* Morning shift: 07:00 – 15:00
* Evening shift: 14:00 – 22:00
The Care Support Worker provides direct personal care and assistance with daily living tasks for adults and the elderly in their own homes. The role supports service users in meeting the aims and targets set out in their Individual Care Plans.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide practical and emotional support to help users remain in their homes.
* Respond sensitively and flexibly to a wide range of service user situations.
* Work independently and as part of a team.
* Collaborate with Health and Social Care professionals.
* Report directly to the Care Support Organiser.
* Play a key role in the care planning process, setting aims and targets for individual clients.
Job requirements:
* SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
* SSSC registration (essential); if not already registered, complete registration within six months of start date.
* Current driving licence and access to a vehicle. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants.
* PVG Scheme membership (regulated work with vulnerable children and protected adults). Update membership prior to formal offer.
* Disclosure of overseas criminal records if more than three months were spent abroad in the last five years.
Application details:
All applications must be completed online. We do not accept CVs either electronically or by mail. Please fully complete the online form. If you need a paper application, contact the recruiter via phone or email.
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