Senior Support Worker

Forrest House - Job Description and Person Specification

POST TITLE: Senior Support Worker – This is a temporary post for two years which could lead to a permanent position

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager/ deputy manager

The Ideal Candidate:

• At least 4 years experience in social care
• Already holds or willing to undergo an enhanced PVG disclosure. If required, an overseas criminal record check will need to be disclosed where the candidate would need to provide this a cost to them
• Able to work using own initiative
• Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
• High standard of written and spoken communication
• Experience of working in the UK
• Can clearly speak and understand English

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Providing person centred care and support with a focus on maximising the independent living skills of adults with Cerebral Palsy and neurological conditions meeting the physical needs of our service users

To work as part of the staff team (all grades) to provide high quality care and support and to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for service users.

DUTIES OF THE POST

To carry out all duties in accordance with the organisational and operational policies and procedures of the Rotary Residential and Care Centres (RRCC).

Adhering to the principles outlined in the Scottish Social Services Code of Practice and the Health and Social Care Standards relevant to the service.

These documents highlight responsibilities associated with, and the attitude and approach required for, working in a care setting and supported living.

1. To support individual Service

2. To support the manager/team leader/deputy

3. To Support the Staff

4. EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Degrees or diplomas obtained abroad are acceptable if they are of equivalent standard to UK qualifications.

Qualifications suitable for SSSC registration (at Senior Support Worker level), e.g. SVQ Level 3/4 in Care or Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Essential.

To be able to achieve registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (or other relevant regulatory body) upon appointment and to achieve any require qualifications for registration within a realistic time frame.

Essential.

4. OTHER

This section specifies other factors which may be necessary.

To have a genuine interest in, and, an open flexible approach to, the promotion of excellent standards of care for adults with cerebral palsy.

Essential.

To be able to work over a shift rota including days, evenings and weekends. (including sleepovers)

Essential.

To be willing to participate in training and travel to attend training as required.

Desirable.

To drive the transport taking service users to appointment, outings etc

Desirable

5. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES This company is working actively to promote equality of opportunity both in its employment practices and in the delivery of its services. It is essential that the post holder is willing to work in accordance with existing policies and codes of practice.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.38-£13.39 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/05/2024
Expected start date: 10/06/2024