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Ref no:
ORK07029
Published:
10/05/2023
Closes:
04/06/2023
Location:
Papdale Halls of Residence, by Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN
Salary:
£25,566 - £27,921 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
27.3 hours per week

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Papdale Halls of Residence

Assistant House Parent

27.30 hours per week
Temporary up to 29 June 2024
£25,566 - £26,414 / £26,754 - £27,921 pro rata (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated care professional to join the care team of Papdale Halls of Residence.

This is a varied role which will assist in the provision of high quality person-centred care to residents within Papdale Halls of Residence, in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedure, professional guidelines and social care principles. The post holder will assist the resident children and young people, including those with additional support needs, to develop independent living skills. The post involves working unsocial hours as part of a rota.

To be appointed at G4:
Applicants should hold the relevant qualifications to meet the registration requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council as a worker in school care accommodation, e.g. SVQ3 in Health and Social Care AND HNC in Social Care.

To be appointed at G3:
Appointment at G3 will be for applicants that do not currently hold both the required qualifications to meet SSSC registration requirements. Where either of the required qualifications is not held; they will require to be achieved within a 3-year period.

You should have recent experience of direct work with children/young people or other vulnerable service users. In addition, you should be an excellent communicator with the ability to communicate with and relate to children and young people. The post requires a flexible attitude and the ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Debbie Sclater, Registered Manager, on 01856 876060.

Closing Date: Sunday 4 June 2023

Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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