Relief Care Assistant

Job Description

Support the provision of care by attending to the needs and rights of older individuals within a caring environment.

This is a relief post covering both respite and residential services at Willowbank. Expected work pattern includes a mixture of shifts including early and late shifts. These are 7am-3pm or 2pm-10pm and do include sleep in's but flexibility will be required.

This role will require flexible, evening and weekend working.

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

Informal enquiries to Melanie Riley 01779 838917

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