Social Care Worker, Aurrida House

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Aurrida House

Social Care Worker

19 hours per week, on a rota basis including evenings and weekends
Temporary up to 6 January 2024
£28,239 – £30,319 / £31,082 - £33,354 pro rata (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

Aurrida House provides a wide range of high-quality support services for children with additional support needs and their families. This includes part week residential support for school placement, residential and day respite, short breaks, a home-based support service and an emergency provision.

Aurrida House is seeking a caring, diligent person to join our committed team. You will provide social and personal care, on a shift rota basis, to children and young people with additional support needs. You must be able to evidence a commitment to the care of children and, preferably, have experience in the field of additional support needs. We are looking for someone who holds a strong sense of professionalism and who is familiar with the standards of care required by the Care Commission.

Applicants should hold an SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) and HNC Social Services, or other relevant qualification(s) to enable registration with SSSC or, where the essential qualification(s) are not held, be able to achieve this within 5 years of appointment.

The successful applicant will be required to register with SSSC within 6 months of appointment. You will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sally Flett, Registered Manager or Sarah Muir, Senior Social Care Worker, on 01856 876160.

Closing Date: Sunday 11 June 2023

Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post