Job Description
Vacancy Information
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 and Hours of Work:
Week 1: Monday, Saturday, & Sunday, 14:00-22:00
Week 2: Wednesday - Friday, 14:00-22:00
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
Emergency Care Worker - EAL13029 (Haddington) employer: East Lothian Council
Musselburgh Grammar School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive work environment where teachers can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive community, staff are encouraged to innovate and collaborate, ensuring that every educator has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located just five miles from Edinburgh, the school offers easy access to the city while being at the heart of a loyal and engaged local community.
