Care & Support Worker - Nights

Job Description

Please note, the position advertised does not meet the salary threshold required for sponsorship

Provide care and support to service users within a very sheltered housing facility.

One position for 30 hours per week - Working Pattern This post consists of waking nightshifts from 9.15pm to 7.45am allowing for a half hour unpaid break within the shift. Flexibility is important because this post has no set rota and 30 hours will be allocated at least a month in advance where possible to allow cover for absence and annual leave. Shifts will include weekends and public holidays where required.

One position for 17.50 hours per week - Working Pattern This post consists of waking nightshifts from 9.15pm to 7.45am which allows a half hour unpaid break during the shift. Flexibility is required as although the rota is set it is an 8 week rolling rota covering different days of the week including weekends and public holidays.

For some of the lovely work we do please search 'Felt Fine' on Youtube or look us up on Facebook to get a feel for our service and the rewards the role can bring!

Informal enquiries to Annabel Anderson Tel:01888 530865

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Requirements

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.  Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.  

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.