Social Care Worker Practitioner - Newcraigielea - SIC09102

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Social Care Worker Practitioner - Adult Services

‘Adult Services – what we do:
The people who use our services (individuals) have additional support needs associated with learning disability or autism and require support to continue to live independently in their own homes, to attend Day Support and meaningful activity or have short break respite. As a Social Care Worker in Adult Services:
You will play a key role ensuring that individuals receive high standards of care and support to help retain their potential level of independence and dignity throughout their lives.
You will work as part of a team to provide the highest quality of care. intimate personal care, developing daily living skills, training, social activities and other meaningful activity in accordance with their identified needs and wishes, whilst supporting individuals, as far as possible, to avoid danger and harm.
You must evidence that you can demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values of;
Following a review of responsibilities and reward for social care worker roles across Council services, it was recognised that an uplift in salary was required. Your benefit package includes:
Excellent Salary and Conditions
Distant islands allowance
Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Excellent training and development opportunities
Working in an open and honest way, reflecting on your performance and looking for opportunities to improve and develop.
Social Care Workers shall provide care in a variety of settings including within the community. Therefore the worker will, in the majority of cases, be required to travel to undertake their duties. An ability to drive with a full driving licence is therefore highly desirable and may be essential depending on the demands of the service. The travel requirements of each post will be made clear through the recruitment & selection process.
Social Care careers in Shetland: here
Values for a career in Social Care: here
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
Temporary Part Time post for 17.5 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
This is a temporary contract . This is for the duration of a period of maternity leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder
The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We are happy to talk flexible working
Lynne Peart - Team Leader - Contact on phone 01595744467 or email lynne.If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 .
The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.