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Location: Whitburn Residential Home, Whitdale House, 110 East Main Street, Whitburn, EH47 0RH
Salary: £24,889 - £25,302 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
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35 hours a week, 52.14 weeks per year, +14% shift allowance
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
West Lothian Council are committed to far-reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.
As a Social Care Support Worker, you will work as part of a team on a rota basis (including weekends). We currently have a 35hr post within our Whitdale Care Home in Whitburn.
You will contribute to the care planning process for residents in consultation with other staff.
You will ensure that care practice is non-discriminatory and that residents' personal beliefs and preferences are appropriately acknowledged.
You should be aware of and responsible to the needs of older people with mental health problems, e.g., dementia.
You will provide for the personal care, support, and emotional needs of older people requiring residential care.
You will provide a service compatible with professional social work practice and within the policies, procedures, and standards set by the service.
It is desirable that you possess an SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent; however, you can be working towards this or be willing to work towards it. You should have experience of working with older people, preferably in a care home setting.
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulates you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC, you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.
Having a criminal conviction does not necessarily bar you from gaining employment with West Lothian Council. To view Disclosure Scotland’s Code of Practice visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
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