Overview
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire. The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire. In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.
Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace and complete their skills and qualifications either via the ME tab on Fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking the link in the application process in the section titled Review Skills and Qualifications.
Responsibilities
* The successful applicant will have experience in caring for older people, preferably within a residential setting, and be familiar with all aspects of personal care.
* Construct a person-centred support plan, implement, review and evaluate its effectiveness for the service users for whom you have responsibility.
* Contribute to the assessment and review process and administer medicines as prescribed.
* Shift and weekend working is essential.
* Assist with the completion of required documentation and contribute to service improvement where appropriate.
Qualifications
* SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or an HNC or be willing to work towards these qualifications.
* Hours: 28.5 per week.
* Salary: £29,660 - £30,507. Vacancy: Permanent.
Additional information
View the job profile for further details. Applications must be received by the stated closing date. This post is an excepted post under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is a Regulated Role under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. PVG Scheme checks apply; applicants may be required to join or update their PVG Scheme prior to a formal offer.
Please note we do not accept CVs. If you need to submit additional information to support your application, please upload it under supporting documents. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant. South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and reserves rights related to the recruitment process.
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