Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
Hourly rate of pay:£15.16 - £16.30
30 Minute Unpaid Break
Early Shifts: 07:00-14:30
Late Shifts: 14:00-21:30
Post 1 - Rota
Week 1 - Tuesday Early, Wednesday Early, Friday Late
Week 2 - Thursday Early, Saturday Late, Sunday Early
Post 2 - Rota
Week 1 - Monday Early, Tuesday Early, Wednesday Late
Week 2 - Wednesday Early, Saturday Late, Sunday Early
You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.
To start asap.
Job Details
To assist in the provision of personal care and support to residents in order to achieve agreed outcomes in line with National Care Standards.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to SVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent) or a willingness to achieve the SVQ Level 2 in the first period of registration to meet the SSSC registration requirements.
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.
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 East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the website.
Additional Information
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