Social Care Officer - Auchterarder, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council
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Auchterarder, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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


SALARY:
£25,508 - £27,874 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent


POSITION TYPE:
Full Time


HOURS:
36 hours per week

£25,508 - £27,874

Parkdale Care Home, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1QN


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Officer 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.


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.


The Individual:

No entry requirement in terms of qualification.

However, you are required and will be supported to work towards SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7 (was SVQ3).

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy please contact Lynsay Lwanyaga, Care Home Manager on

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 to discuss.


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.


What we can do for you


If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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