Care Co-Ordinator (Nights) (2 Posts) (Part-Time)

Job Description

These 2 posts are for 16.75 hours per week. As they are part time, the salary will be pro rata to the number of hours worked.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 part time Care Coordinators (Nights) in Queens Quay House.

The successful candidates will play a key role in leading and supporting the care team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for our residents. As part of the management team, you will promote best practice and quality standards, ensuring compliance with current legislation, regulatory requirements, and Council policies and procedures.

To undertake the required administrative and financial procedures, contribute to staff development and wellbeing, support resident reviews and care planning, and ensure the safe administration of medication. The role involves the use of a range of electronic systems for care planning, medication management, and record keeping.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working as part of a busy team, can bring new ideas and initiatives, positively influence those around them, and is committed to delivering excellent outcomes for residents. In return, you will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive management team that values innovation, teamwork, and celebrating success.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act.

In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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