Social Care Worker, Aurrida House
- Location:
- Aurrida, KW15 1JT
- Salary:
- £31,942 - £35,910 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 23 hours per week
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children, Families and Justice Services
Social Care Worker, Aurrida House
23 hours per week, on a shift rota including evenings and weekends
Temporary up to 19 August 2025
£31,942 – £32,642 / £33,448 - £35,910 pro rata
£16.56 - £16.92 / £17.34 - £18.61 per hour
The above amounts include 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 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.
You should hold an SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People), at SCQF Level 7 and HNC Social Services or other relevant qualification(s) to enable registration with SSSC, or where this is not held there is a requirement to achieve relevant qualification(s) within 5 years of appointment. Registration must take place within 3 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.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Sally Flett, Registered Manager or Sarah Muir, Senior Social Care Worker on 01856 876160.
Closing Date: Sunday 7 July 2024
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.