We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced and caring person to join our team at Cowan Court Extra care housing. We are a friendly team looking for someone with the right values, kindness, and heart to help the people we support live with dignity, choice, and independence. Jobholders must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 in Social Care or be willing to obtain this qualification within a period of 3 years. Jobholders must have practical experience of assessing and planning care for tenants in a caring and/or supported environment. They need to be able to work without direct supervision and have a responsible and self-reliant approach with the ability to respond to unplanned situations in a calm and flexible manner. Jobholder must meet the requirements of Scottish Social Services Council Registration for Housing Support Service and Care and Home Services (within the required deadlines). The jobholder will undertake training specified within the Units training & staff development plan in relation to administration of medication. Position Title: Care Practitioner Health & Social Care Contract Status: Permanent 4-week rota - Shifts are 10:00-22:30 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. 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. 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. UK website. 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 recruitment@midlothian.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. 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. 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.
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Social Care Practitioner in Midlothian, Scotland employer: Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for educators at Burnbrae Primary School. With a commitment to professional development and a strong focus on inclusivity, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within a collaborative team culture. The modern facilities and diverse school community in Bonnyrigg provide unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional support needs.
