Swrk 3966 in Glasgow

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via "Me" tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS".

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 25 March at 11:59pm.

Location: Meldrum Gardens, East Kilbride

Hours: 30hrs per week, permanent

Work Pattern: Early shift 7.15am - 3.15pm, Late shift 2.15pm - *****pm

Salary / Hourly Rate: £21, - £24, per year

Within South Lanarkshire Council we are committed to providing a high quality service to people in our community and are seeking enthusiastic people who are flexible, willing to undertake delegated tasks as part of a team. You should be committed to promoting service users' independence, rights, choice, individuality and be available to work one of our shift rosters.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3 or a HNC in Social Care or be willing to work towards gaining these qualifications. In addition, candidates are required to be registered with SSSC or in the process of registration. Registration will be required within 6 months of commencing employment.

Please answer the questions below in a Word document which should be attached to your application in the "Supported Documents" and URL section:

• Why do you think you are suitable for this role? (Describe how your skills, knowledge and experience match the person specification, while also explaining your motivation and goals.)
• Why do you want to be a Social Care Assistant?
• Describe your experience working with elderly or disabled individuals. (This could include personal experiences such as a relative or neighbour)
• Have you ever worked with someone who has dementia? If so, how did you manage their care?
• Do you have any experience with meal planning and preparation for service users with special dietary requirements?
• If you noted concerns around a service's poor diet and fluid intake, who do you believe you would raise this concern with and how would you take this?
• How do you ensure that service users are engaged in meaningful activities throughout the day?
• How do you stay organized and manage your time effectively when caring for service users?
• How do you maintain professional boundaries while still providing compassionate care?
• How would you maintain confidentiality in your work as a social care assistant?

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order. This post is considered Regulated Work with adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with adults.