Job Description
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Health and Community Care
Care Organiser Various contracts from 14 hours to 35 hours per week
Permanent £30, - £31, pro rata / £16.72 - £17.07 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
This post may also be eligible for a Golden Hello Payment of £2, – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Job Pack(s) for more information about this scheme and other benefits.
You will assist in the effective and efficient co-ordination, scheduling and monitoring of the Care at Home service using an electronic rostering system. You will organise and manage the work routines of a large, dispersed group of care at home assistants in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards.
You will hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e. SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grades, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant subject or have a minimum 2 years previous relevant experience. You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and be able to demonstrate good planning and organisational skills. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and possess IT Skills including an operational knowledge of mobile phones.