Job Description
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Care at Home
Care at Home Assistant (Nights), Various Locations
Various contracts from 14 hours to 37 hours per week Permanent £39, - £40, pro rata / £20.67- £21.11 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
This post may also be eligible for a Golden Hello Payment of £2, – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Job Pack(s) for more information about this scheme and other benefits.
You will provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.
You will hold or achieve within 5 years, an SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration. You will hold a Full UK Driving Licence to be able to drive a car/small van. You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and ensure people are included in and supported to make decisions for themselves. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and show a basic understanding of health and safety for yourself and others including risk assessment.