Location: McKillop Gardens 41 Parkhall Street, East Kilbride, G74 4JT
Salary: £27,389 - £28,124 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 30 hours per week
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 ON THE LINK IN THE APPLICATION SECTION TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.”
Please note that this post is a re-advertisement; previous applicants need not re-apply.
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high-performing organisation with a clear vision and action plan to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.
The Social Work Resources aim 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 to enable, support, improve, and protect the health and social care of service users.
The successful applicant will have experience caring for older people, preferably in a residential setting, and be familiar with all aspects of personal care. You will be able to construct person-centred support plans, implement, review, and evaluate their effectiveness. You will contribute to assessment and review processes and administer medicines as prescribed. Shift and weekend work are essential.
The candidate must hold a SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or an HNC, or be willing to work towards these qualifications.
When completing the application, please ensure you cover the following areas:
* Provide examples of your work or activities demonstrating your ability to undertake the duties of the post, including any relevant personal qualities, achievements, voluntary, or non-work-related experience.
* Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to complete a task and your role in that team.
* Explain how you would manage client expectations while delivering excellent customer service.
* Give an example of your communication and interaction skills.
Note: We do not accept CVs. Additional information can be uploaded under supporting documents.
Apply online. All correspondence will be via email.
Legislative Information
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This is a Regulated Role working with adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with adults.
Preferred candidates will need to join or update their PVG Scheme membership before employment begins.
Candidates should explain any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all community members. Disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements will be interviewed. Veterans meeting minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
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