Job Vacancy
We are currently recruiting a Care Support Worker within the MERRIT Rapid Response team to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes across Midlothian as well as responding to a variety of calls outs through the Community Alarm service.
If you are passionate about supporting people to live independently and with dignity, we want to hear from you.
The role is vital in helping individuals maintain their wellbeing, dignity and quality of life within familiar surroundings.
Key responsibilities
* Support with emergencies such as falls
* Provide palliative care and end of life care
* Promote independence
* Maintain accurate records of care provided
* Communicate effectively with families, supervisors and health professionals
* Follow safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures
What we are looking for:
* Hold a valid manual driver's license
* A kind, respectful and caring nature
* Excellent communication and time management skills
* Ability to work independent and as part of a team
* A flexible approach to changes
KNOWLEDGE
Jobholders must have previous experience of caring for clients with a range of complex needs; and experience of working without direct supervision in a situation requiring self-reliance. Jobholders must possess an SVQ2 qualification in Social Care.
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 24th August
INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 3rd September
Job Advert
Position Title: Care Support Worker - MERRIT
Directorate: Health & Social Care
Location: Various Locations within Midlothian
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week, 4 on 4 off including weekend work, 11:55 - 22:30
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,445.76 per annum.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk
Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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