Lanark Service – Lanark
Project Workers (Relief)
As and When Required Basis
£9.30 per hour
Job Reference: REQ00020
Closing Date: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Our Lanark Service is a registered care home, supporting adults with learning & physical disabilities and other associated support needs. The service consists of two houses situated in the town which are a mile or so from each other.
We are looking to recruit a number of Project Workers (Relief) who are experienced, committed and self-motivated to work as part of a team providing safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
You should be confident and have the ability to implement care plans and risk assessments. You will also assist with personal care and administering medication where necessary.
You will be responsible for the well-being and safety of the service users throughout your shift in line with Service and Organisational Policies, Procedures and Protocols. You will be involved in promoting independence and choice ensuring that personal outcomes are achieved.
You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to work on your own and as part of the wider care team.
Shifts may include evenings and weekends as part of a flexible provision in order to meet outcomes led support.
Qualifications or experience are not essential. We offer excellent support, training and a starting salary of £9.30 per hour.
The successful candidate, if unqualified, must be willing to work towards a suitable qualification for a post at this level, in line with the SSSC Regulatory Requirements.
If you are looking for a new challenge, this may be the position for you.
We value our staff very highly. Alongside competitive terms and conditions we also offer membership of both an employee benefits scheme and a credit union, plus numerous training and development opportunities, including SVQ registration level qualifications.
Appointments are made subject to satisfactory membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, SSSC registration and appropriate checks.
All posts are currently subject to Job Evaluation.