Stoneywood Care Services provides a high-level quality of care and support for many people with a variety of needs in Falkirk and surrounding areas. We engage with all supported people to encourage and empower them to achieve their chosen outcomes.
We are looking for enthusiastic experienced social care workers to join a team who motivate each other to provide the best possible service to all supported people in their own homes. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the ever-growing Community Team.
One full time and one part time (maternity cover) positions are available.
The starting rate is £12.60 per hour. Contract hours would be discussed further at the interview as these could be variable dependent on shift pattern and service user needs.
The successful candidate must be able and willing to support service users in their own cars, therefore having a full clean driving license is essential for this role
An ideal candidate should hold SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare qualification, be a team player, sensitive to the evolving needs of individuals and colleagues, can remain calm under pressure, be experienced in dealing with and managing behaviour that constitutes stress and distress, have strong communication skills to motivate other people and have an empathetic personality.
Stoneywood Care pride themselves on being an accredited Living Wage Employer and attaining Developing the Young Workforce pledge. We recognise the importance of supporting employees both personally and professionally, therefore we promote:
• Employee Welfare group
• Learning & Development opportunities to support career progression
• Healthy work life balance for all employees
• Flexible working patterns offered/considered
• Ongoing support to fulfill employee potential and to overcome any barriers they may be facing.
Professional qualifications are highly desirable; however, the right candidates will be supported to complete these throughout their career with us. It is desirable that applicants have experience working in a care and support environment, however all essential training will be given during induction.
People who use our service have said they would like someone:
• who can support and encourage with activities around the home and out in the community
• who can understand different needs and will take the time to listen
• with a bubbly and outgoing personality
Your responsibilities would include ensuring you follow the supported persons support plan and related documents, prompting medication, helping with necessary tasks which might include personal care, promoting independent living within the local community and supporting individual outcome achievements..
We will require an update/registration of Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme to work with vulnerable adults and will need to ensure compliance with SSSC registration.
Stoneywood Care Services offer a range of employee benefits including ongoing training, SVQ and personal development, Living Wage, generous annual leave entitlement, three fully paid wellbeing days per calendar year, salary sacrifice option for employees, death in service policy, family friendly policies and contributory pension scheme.
For informal enquiries or to request an application pack please contact either hr@stoneywoodcare.co.uk or tel. 01324 824015.