Social Care Officer

6 months ago


Auchterarder, United Kingdom Perth & Kinross Council Full time

LOCATION:
Parkdale Residential Home New School Lane High Street Auchterarder, PH3 1QN

SALARY:
£15,754 - £25,903 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time & Part Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£23,631 - £25,903 (2 x 36 Hours per week posts)
£15,754 - £17,268 (1 x 24 Hours per week post)
Parkdale Care Home, Auchterarder

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Social Care Officers to work within Parkdale Care Home, a service for older people providing permanent and respite care.

As a Social Care Officer you will have the opportunity to put the residents care and wellbeing at the heart of everything you do. Promoting independence, dignity and quality of life at all times in a person centred caring and supportive environment.

Duties will also include assisting with daily activities, providing residents with both physical and emotional support and personal care as needed.

You will be required to administer medication, assist with developing support plans and carry out reviews to achieve desired outcomes.

We operate a 12 hour shift pattern and on a 6 week rota pattern which includes 2 weeks of nightshift. This can be flexible and negotiated at interview stage. The post may include a shift allowance.

**The Individual**:
We require a truly caring people with a good sense of humour who can build and maintain a good rapport with the residents and their families of those in your care.

This is an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy going that extra mile and who are friendly and enthusiastic about caring for others and can lead by example. A genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people is essential.

There are no entry requirements in terms of qualifications. However, you are required and will be supported to work towards SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7 (was SVQ3).

You will be required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home service, this will need to be done within 6 months of any start date.

If you would like any more information regarding these vacancies please contact Lynsay Lwanyaga, Care Home Manager on 01764 661366.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.


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