Relief Care Organiser

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Care at Home Services

Relief Care Organiser

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.28 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

You will assist in the effective and efficient co-ordination, scheduling and monitoring of the Care at Home service using an electronic rostering system. You will organise and manage the work routines of a large, dispersed group of care at home assistants in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards.

You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and be able to demonstrate good planning and organisational skills. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and possess IT Skills including an operational knowledge of mobile phones. Further information relating to the role and the requirements for it is available in the attached Job Profile.

Appropriate training will be provided for the role and be supported by experienced colleagues and management. You will be listened to and appreciated; any ideas and suggestions about the role will be readily accepted and openly discussed.

You should hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e. SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grades, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant subject, or have a minimum 2 years previous relevant experience.

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

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

For an informal discussion, please contact Erin Johnston, Registered Manager, Care at Home & Mobile Responder Service on 01856 888 390.

Closing Date: Sunday 27 October 2024

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