Relief Senior Social Care Worker, Hamnavoe House

Job Description

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Hamnavoe House

Relief Senior Social Care Worker

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£19.62 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by the Registered Manager 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 and experience in a management or supervisory role is desirable.

You should hold an SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare or other relevant qualification to meet SSSC professional qualification requirements for a Supervisor in a Care Home Service for Adults. You should also hold a Supervisory or Management qualification to meet the SSSC management qualifications criteria or be able to achieve this within 5 years of initial appointment.

You must register with the SSSC as Supervisor in Care Home Service for Adults within 3 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.

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

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Marina Stanger, Registered Manager on 01856 850311.

Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024

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