Location: Limecroft Care Home Templar Rise Dedridge West Livingston, EH54 6PJ
Salary: £33,298 - £36,020 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Job Advert
36 hours per 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.
You will work as part of a management team providing leadership and supervision to a group of staff. You will take an active part in the absence review processes and you will be responsible for the day-to-day cover of staff rotas.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination and auditing of care plans and in leading the assessment and review process for individuals.
You will take an active part in the ordering and auditing of medications for individuals as prescribed.
Minimum Requirements
Previous experience in a management/care setting; SVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent; a management qualification are essential to meet SSSC registration requirements.
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.
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.
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