Care Assistant (Nights) Home Care

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Night Social Care Assistant18.5 hours per week, shift working over seven days Permanent We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible£39,765 – £40,586 pro rata / £20.61 – £21.04 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance) It is essential that the above posts are occupied by a female and Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 will apply. The Glaitness Centre is located in Kirkwall and comprises purpose built Supported Accommodation, Short Breaks services, and day care facilities for people with physical disabilities. This post will be allocated to working in the Supported Accommodation and Short Breaks part of the service on a night shift rota basis. You will adopt a person-centred approach to deliver a high standard of flexible and responsive care to service users within the Supported Accommodation and Short Breaks. You will provide support and assistance to service users using the re-ablement approach that includes support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence and to access community facilities. You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC as a Support Worker in a Housing Support Service with Care at Home for Adults, or where the essential qualification is not held, applicants should be able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within 3 months of appointment. This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults….