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Social Care Assistant, St Rognvalds House - ORK10492 - Orkney Islands Council - St Rognvalds House

Social Care Assistant, St Rognvalds House - ORK10492 with Orkney Islands Council in St Rognvalds House is a people-focused role involving work to advert Social Care Assistant St Rognvald House 37 hours per week Permanent £34,468 - £35,168 £17.87 - £18.23 per hour The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.

Responsibilities: The advert points 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, The post holder 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 well being; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCWIS), and register as a Support Worker with the SSSC within three months of appointment, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring relevant experience in a similar post would be an advantage, The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for are should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Care to enable registration with the SSSC or able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment, and Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.

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Social Care Assistant St Rognvalds House ORK10492

Salary and benefits

£34,468 - £35,168 per year

Location details

Kirkwall

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