Social Care Worker - Children's Residential

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children & Families Residential

Social Care Worker (Children and Young People)

37 hours per week, shift working over 7 days including evenings and weekends
Permanent
£31,942 - £32,642 / £33,448 - £35,910
£16.56 - £16.92 / £17.34 - £18.61 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance and shift allowance

The residential children’s service in Orkney is committed to providing a safe, stable, and nurturing home setting for looked after children. We are seeking a Social Care Worker who will be committed to maintaining a positive and safe environment for children and young people and to work collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies.

Applicants should be willing to work on a seven-day, sleep in shift pattern basis which includes evening, weekends, and public holidays.

You should hold an SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7, AND a HNC Social Services or other relevant qualification(s) to enable registration with SSSC as a Practitioner in Residential Childcare Services, or there is a requirement to achieve relevant qualification(s) within 5 years of appointment.

You must register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Residential Childcare Services within six months of your start date.

In return, 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

For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Stephen Crew, Registered Manager on 873135/886601.

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

Closing Date: Sunday 20 October 2024

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