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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
St Rognvald's House
Relief Social Care Worker
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.08 / £15.79 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
You will be required to carry out tasks and duties, delegated by senior staff, in an effective and efficient manner ensuring, at all times, the social and domestic care needs of service users. You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.
Previous experience in social care is essential.
To be appointed on G5:
You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care, or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 5 years of appointment.
To be appointed on G6:
You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.
You are required to register with the SSSC, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 6 months of appointment.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to met the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.
