Care Assistant

6 months ago

Clydebank, United Kingdom West Dunbartonshire Council Full time

Job Description

These are part time posts and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

You will be part of a team within a modern 84 bedded care home working as a Care Assistant in an established care team ensuring the delivery of person centred care for our residents. You will promote and encourage meaningful activity and interaction throughout your day.

The role will include promoting quality standards to comply with current legislation and council policy. To contribute to Residents care and support and be part of the team providing updates to families, contributing to electronic care notes, meaningful activities, outings and ensuring all aspects of individualised care is supported. We welcome and support applicants who would enjoy being part of our busy team, be caring and compassionate and be willing to offer and share ideas.

We have a pathway for development to Senior Posts, training opportunities and peer support for staff.

The role requires an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 or SVQ 2 Health and Social Care, however, don't worry if you do not have care experience or if you are changing direction in your career, we will support you with full training to develop your skills and obtain the relevent qualifications. If you are successful, you must be willing to undertake the qualification within 3 months of appointment. Currently our staff are being supported to apply through a local training provider and the SVQ is currently being funded.

 Annual salary is enhanced with an additional 10% shift allowance for those working a rotational shift pattern.

Requirements

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

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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