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Do you have experience of providing support in a family or work setting and want to make a difference to people’s lives?
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate and flexible individual who understands and respects the rights of other people? If so, we want you to come and join our care at home and reablement teams in Falkirk.
Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership delivers high quality care and support to people of all ages and with varying levels of need. Your role will include supporting service users to maintain and develop their daily living skills and improve independence.
Our service operates 7 days per week between 7:30am and 10pm. This post is for a backshift vacancy 25.95 hours per week. Work patterns will be discussed at interview.
As an employee, you would receive a wide range of benefits including:
induction and developmental training
paid holidays
professional qualification (SVQ 2 Health & Social Care)
local government pension scheme
career progression opportunities
staff benefits & discounts
family friendly policies
A level of flexibility is required to meet the exigencies of the service.
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council within the first 6 months of working with Falkirk Council is a requirement of the post. You will also be required to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care within an agreed timescale if you have not already achieved this award.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
If you would like an informal chat or to find out further information on what being a Housing with care worker means, please contact Lynn Adams.
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