Relief Care At Home Assistant - ORK08731

Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Care at Home (Various Locations) Relief Care at Home Assistant Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.18 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate You will provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults. You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and ensure people are included in and supported to make decisions for themselves. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and show a basic understanding of health and safety for yourself and others including risk assessment. You will hold, or achieve within 5 years, an SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration. This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Erin Johnston, Registered Manager, on 01856 888390 or Closing Date: Sunday 13 October 2024 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.