Relief Social Care Officer

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team for our new children's home in Inverurie. Relief staff are required to support young people through the week as well as weekends. Shifts include a sleep in and are 24.5 hours.

We are committed to upholding the principles of The Promise, by placing the needs, voices and rights of children and young people at the heart of everything we do. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, building positive relationships and contributing to a nurturing environment where individuals- can thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Provision of quality physical and emotional care to children and young people in residential homes. To work within The Promise, ensuring practice is grounded in love, relationships compassion, rights-based care, and healing environments.

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.

For more information please check the link Inverurie Children's Home

Informal enquiries to Tricia Jamieson - 07769642909

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Requirements

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 2 references. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

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

Candidates must hold a current full driving licence and must have the ability to travel around Aberdeenshire.