Job Description
Vacancy Information
This position is advertised on behalf of Harlawhill Day Care Centre. The successful candidate will be an employee of the Day Care Centre and NOT East Lothian Council.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our team. The job would involve providing care for elderly members within the Day Centre as well as acting as an escort on the morning or afternoon bus.
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The service operates Monday – Friday transporting elderly members to and from the Day Centre where they will receive care as and when required throughout the day.
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This position as a carer escort would be hours arranged between 9.30 /4.30 and cover the bus escort and core hours when the members are in the centre.
Job Details
Attending to the comfort, security and safety of our members whilst being transported to/from the Day Centre. Providing supervision of Service Users during transport and aiding the driver/attendant as required.
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To ensure that our members, who are vulnerable, elderly, socially excluded or have increased physical needs and those with varying degrees of Dementia receive the highest quality care whilst attending Harlawhill Day Care Centre.
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Please download the attached Job Outline/Person Specification at the bottom of the page for the exact duties and tasks required of the post.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
An SVQ in Adult & Social Care to a minimum of level 2 OR other relevant caring qualifications.
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PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
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All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Harlawhill Day Care Centre.
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How to Apply
You cannot apply for this post via MyJobScotland.
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Please download the application form at the bottom of the page. Complete the application and forward to:
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Harlawhill Day Care Centre
F.A.O. Mrs Fiona Mitchell
Old Co-Op Buildings
East Loan
Prestonpans
EH32 9ED
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We do not accept CV's - all applicants must complete the attached application form.