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Ref no:
WEL07207
Published:
07/06/2023
Closes:
21/06/2023
Location:
Whitburn Residential Home Whitdale House 110 East Main Street Whitburn, EH47 0RH
Salary:
£26,560 - £28,474 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
20 hours per week

Advert

20 hours per week, salary pro rata, 33% shift allowance, 

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

We have 4 Care Homes run by West Lothian Council, located in Livingston, West Calder and Whitburn, all offering support to older people within their own communities. 

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our teams and have a variety of hours available across our care homes.  

As Social Care Practitioner you will act as a key worker and actively contribute to the care planning process for a number of identified key residents, including assessment and review. We have an electronic medication management system in place which you would receive training in, although some experience of administering medications is desirable. 

You will lead on care delivery for residents to ensure high quality, personalised care and support is delivered, and you will mentor junior members of staff through this. 

You should be aware of and responsible to the needs of older people with dementia. 

A rotational shift system is in operation which includes weekend working.  

It is desirable that you hold an SVQ 3 Health and Social Care (or equivalent) – if not you should be able to work towards this. You should have experience of working with older people. 

The post is considered Regulated work with children and / or protected Adults under the vulnerable groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council. 

Applicants for this post are required to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). 

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Scottish Living Wage