Hours: various, permanent Salary / Hourly Rate: £18.4 – £18.85 per hour
To fully satisfy the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) registration requirements for this post, applicants must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or an equivalent qualification. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and genders to join our Care at Home Team. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference in people’s lives, we offer a rewarding role with variety, opportunities for development, and clear career progression. We currently have permanent opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis. View the Home Carer (Care at Home) job profile. View the Home Carer (Home Assessment Team) job profile. When applying for a position of Home Carer you must answer the questions below in a Word document which should be attached to your application in the “Supported Documents” and URL sectionDemonstrating your suitability for the Home Carer RolePlease provide examples from your previous work or personal experience that demonstrate your ability to carry out the duties of a Home Carer. The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) sets standards for professional practice, including promoting dignity, respect, and independence. Describe a situation where you upheld an individual’s dignity, rights, or independence in your work experience.Explain what actions you took, why these were important, and how this reflects good practice in care.
In your view, describe what you feel is most important to individuals receiving care at home and how you would approach supporting an individual to develop the confidence and skills to do more for themselves, while still ensuring their safety and wellbeing?? Managing Refusal of Care or Emotional DistressDescribe how you would respond if a service user refused care, was reluctant to try a task independently, or became upset or distressed. Cleary explain what happened, any risks involved, how you assessed and managed those risks, and the overall outcome for the service user.
The grade for these posts is Grade 2 level 3 -£18.34 – £18.85 per hour. As this is a shift working post, you will receive an additional 1 or 2 increment (depending on your shift pattern) and this will be consolidated into your salary. This role will require flexible evening and weekend working. For all shifts, the morning shift can start between 7am and 8am, and backshift can end between 9pm and 11pm.
We offer employees comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling them to enhance their skills within a supportive and professional environment and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service delivery, contributing to continuous improvement for the benefit of both the Service and the wider Organisation.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to work at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. You will be required to work in accordance with a roster shift pattern.
Please Apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)…