At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients in care homes during night shifts, delivering personal care plans.
- Company: Midlothian Council, committed to transforming social care services.
- Benefits: Permanent position with a minimum salary of £9,730.53 per annum and training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in social care.
- Qualifications: SVQ level II in Social Care or related field and practical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 24227 - 29611 £ per year.
Knowledge
The Jobholder should be educated to at least SVQ level II in Social Care or a related subject and have practical experience working in a supportive role with clients delivering personal plans. They need to be able to work without direct supervision and have a mature and self-reliant approach with the ability to respond to unplanned situations in a calm and flexible manner. The Jobholder is required to be registered with the SSSC and have a satisfactory PVG. The jobholder will undertake training specified within the Unit’s training & staff development plan in relation to administration of medication.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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