SLA12866 - Home Carer (Home First)

Job Description

Do you want to make positive difference to the lives of others?

We are transforming Care at Home services through the ongoing development of exciting new approaches that will bring positive and life changing improvements to those who receive our services, and we need you to help us make a difference to the lives of others.

A number of flexible opportunities exist for people wishing to work in this exciting new environment. We are looking for people of all ages, male and female to become home carers. Want to make a difference?

Not only will you receive an excellent rate of pay you will also benefit from:

Flexible working hours, up to 33 days annual leave, 10 public holidays.

The Grade for their post is Grade 2 level 3 - £16.37 to £16.84 per hour. As this is a shift working post, you will receive an additional 1 or 2 increment (depending on your shift patter) and this will be consolidated into your salary.

Backed by significant investment, the home first service operates seven days a week with a focus on supporting service users to regain or attain skills and abilities. Helping them to achieve as much independence as they can in their own homes.

As a Home Carer within the Care at Home (Home First) service, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses and Social Care professionals with the aim of supporting, motivating and inspiring people to re-learn daily skills and enhance their quality of life. This may be required following a period in hospital or to prevent admission to hospital.

This service offers employees the opportunity to develop skills in a supported and professional environment and make a real difference to the lives of others. You will have access to training, and to opportunities for career development in one of Health and Social Care Partnership’s the largest services and have access to the employee benefits that you would expect from one of Scotland’s Council’s.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the Organisation.

Requirements

Location:

Hamilton (includes Bothwell, Uddingston, Blantyre, Larkhall, Stonehouse)

East Kilbride (includes Strathaven, Chapelton, Glassford)

Clydesdale (and surrounding area)

 

We have vacancies throughout South Lanarkshire, full time and part time

Most of our staff will work the following shift pattern:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

We have a variety of contracted hours available to suit your circumstances with some examples below:

Contracted Hours Example:

17.5 Hours: 5 hours working in morning or backshift

21 Hours: 6 hours working in morning or backshift

24.5 Hours: 7 hours working in morning or backshift (includes 30 minutes unpaid break)

28 Hours: 8 hours working in morning or backshift (includes 30 minutes unpaid break)

35 Hours: Split shift of 5 hours in the morning and 5 hours in the evening

We also have weekend only positions available as follows:

12 Hours: 6 hours working in morning or backshift

10 or 20 Hours: Split shift of 5 hours in the morning and 5 hours in the evening

For all shifts:

The morning shift can start between 7am and 8 am

Backshift can end between 9pm and 11pm

Our employee discount scheme, discounted leisure membership, cycle to work scheme, physiotherapy, financial advice, employee counselling, complementary therapies, eye tests and occupation health support.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and the credit union.

Once you are fully trained you will also have the opportunity for career development in one of the largest Health and Social Care Partnership’s in Scotland.

Responsibilities

Qualification

It is essential that applicant currently holds an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or recognised SSSC equivalent.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

SSSC Registration

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC Registration within 6 months of employment.

You will be promoting service users rights and choices. For more information please visit:-

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200278/working_for_us/1752/social_care

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200227/care_for_the_elderly/1009/home_care_service

https://www.slhscp.org.uk/

http://www.newcarestandards.scot/

 

 

The Individual

As an employee of the Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.