Night Social Care Worker, St Rognvald House

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
St Rognvald’s House

Night Social Care Worker

15.87 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£38,047 - £38,894 / £39,869 - £42,845 pro rata
£19.72 - £20.16 / £20.67 - £22.21 per hour
The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff in an effective and efficient manner ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users. You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.

Previous experience in social care is essential.

For appointment at Grade E
You should hold an SVQ 2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ 3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 5 years of appointment.

For appointment at or progression to Grade F
You should hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.

You are required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

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

If you wish to informally discuss this position, please contact Inga Wilson, Registered Manager: telephone (01856) 872106 or inga.wilson@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 19 May 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.