Social Care Worker, Goathill Campus - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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Social Care Worker, Goathill Campus ( )

37 hours Per Week, Permanent post
£28, to £31, per annum, inclusive of £2, per annum Distant Islands Allowance

A Social Care Worker is required for Taigh Shìphoirt, a 52-bedded care home including an additional 15-bedded respite wing, and Bremner Court, which consists of 35 independent flats, within the Goathill Campus.

You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support needs to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include overnight support needs of a person where necessary.

You should have an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs, the ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly and the ability to work as part of a team. You should also have SVQ Level III in Care (or equivalent), in the absence of this - you must have the ability to undertake and achieve this qualification - 36 months after registration with the SSSC.

This role requires the wearing and use of PPE.

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

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

Please see attached 'Job Description & Person Specification ' for further information.

Closing Date: Monday 6 May