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You must have experience of working with adults and have patience, sensitivity and an understanding of the needs of people with Dementia and have the skills confidence to support individuals when they are experiencing stress and distress in their Dementia. You must demonstrate that you have the skills and ability to support, develop and manage staff within adult services. It is important that you have excellent communication skills, be an effective team worker and be able to use your own initiative.
The successful candidate must have an SVQ 3 in Care, HNC in Social Care (post 2006) or equivalent in order to meet the essential requirements for the post and of the service. You will be required to undertake any training necessary for the post. As such you must demonstrate a willingness to learn.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.
This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).
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Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
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