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Social Care Worker, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK08180

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Posting date: 25 April 2024
Salary: £31,942.00 to £35,910.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 May 2024
Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1BF
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK08180

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Sunnybrae Centre

Social Care Worker

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

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 Grade E.
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 Grade F.
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 3 months of appointment.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirement of the Service.

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

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Layla Sinclair, Registered Manager on 01856 875736.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

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

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