At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential personal care and support to older people in their homes.
- Company: Join East Lothian Council, dedicated to community care and support.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, flexible hours, and meaningful work experience.
- Other info: Driving licence needed; great opportunity for career growth in social care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 16.7 - 17.84 £ per hour.
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate of pay: £16.70 - £17.84.
Days of Work:
- Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, & Sunday, 15:45-21:00
- Week 2 - Tuesday - Friday, 15:45-21:00
To start asap.
Job Details:
To deliver an emergency service (24 hours 7 days per week) providing personal care and support to older people living in their own homes, in line with Department policies, procedures and standards.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications: SVQ 2 Health and Social Care at SCQF Level 6 and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience. If you do not hold the above qualification, you will be required to undertake a course of study to obtain an SVQ Level 2 qualification within the required timescale to meet the requirements of SSSC. SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant sections of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration as soon as possible and this must be achieved within six months of your start date.
- Driving Licence: As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle. (*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)
- PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information:
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo.
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk.
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
Emergency Care Worker - EAL12868 in Haddington employer: East Lothian Council
East Lothian Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the community. With a commitment to professional development, employees have access to training opportunities, including the chance to obtain essential qualifications like the SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Working in East Lothian not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people but also provides a collaborative environment where the 'East Lothian Way' values guide everyday interactions.
