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 REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS SECTION OF THE FORM.
Within South Lanarkshire Council, we are committed to providing high-quality services to our community and are seeking enthusiastic, flexible individuals willing to undertake delegated tasks as part of a team. You should be committed to promoting service users' independence, rights, choice, and individuality, and be available to work one of our shift rosters.
The successful candidate will ideally hold an SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3 or an HNC in Social Care, or be willing to work towards these qualifications. Additionally, candidates are required to be registered with SSSC or in the process of registration, which must be completed within 6 months of employment start date.
For those interested in a role within care, we recommend the SSSC resource "A Question of Care," which helps you understand the work involved and provides feedback on responses to typical situations faced in social care. Access it at: www.aquestionofcare.org.uk
Hours: 30 per week
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £22,571 - £22,759
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When completing the application, please ensure you cover:
* Details of your current and/or previous experience in providing care and welfare for older people, including relevant qualities, achievements, voluntary work, etc.
* Examples of teamwork in a social care environment, your role, and contributions.
* How your caring and communication skills have helped you provide excellent service.
* Key strengths as a Social Care Assistant and examples of successful outcomes.
* Skills you wish to further develop.
Apply online: All correspondence will be via email.
Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. Upload additional supporting documents if needed.
Legislative Information:
* This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
* It is a regulated role under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants barred from working with adults are ineligible.
* Candidates will need to join or update their PVG Scheme status before an offer is made.
* Further information about the disclosure process is available here.
* Applicants must provide a foreign police check for periods spent abroad if applicable.
Equal Opportunities & Armed Forces Community Covenant:
* South Lanarkshire Council promotes equality and encourages applications from all community members. Disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
* Veterans meeting minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview as part of our support for armed forces personnel and their families.
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