SWRK 2432 - G2 Home carer (Campaign) (Alert) presso South Lanarkshire Council

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS."

We are looking for people of all ages, male and female to join our Care at Home Team (Alert).  The posts on offer are 30 hours nightshift peripatetic (3 posts) and Hamilton 30 hours (day shift and back shift in accordance with a roster)

If you are passionate about care and delivering services of the highest quality, we offer variety, development and career opportunities and the potential to make a difference to the lives of others.

We have permanent vacancies throughout South Lanarkshire, full-time and part-time. 

View the Home Carer (Alert) job profile  

The grade for these posts is Grade 2 level 3 - £17.72 to £20.53 per hour. As this is a shift working post, you will receive an additional 1, 2 or 4 increment (depending on your shift pattern) and this will be consolidated into your salary. This role will require flexible evening and weekend working. For all shifts, the morning shift can start between 7am and 8am, and backshift can end between 9pm and 11pm.  The night shift posts can start between 9pm and 10pm and end between 6am and 8am.

We offer employees the training opportunities to develop skills in a supported and professional environment to make a real difference to the lives of others. 

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the Organisation.

To find out more about the Care at Home Service, the shift patterns and the various areas of services we cover visit here:

Home Carer jobs - South Lanarkshire Council

You will be promoting service users rights and choices. For more information please visit:

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200278/working_for_us/1752/social_care

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200227/care_for_the_elderly/1009/home_care_service

https://www.slhscp.org.uk/

Requirements

You must have SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent, to fully meet SSSC registration requirements of the post. You must provide proof of your qualifications when applying for this post as part of your application.

You must have a current valid driving licence.

View further information regarding the SSSC requirements for this post.

You will be required to demonstrate your ability to work at SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum standard and be willing to work towards achieving this qualification if you do not already hold this qualification/equivalent or greater.

You will be required to work in accordance with a roster shift pattern.

Hours: Various hours available

Salary: £17.72 to £20.53 per hour dependent on shift pattern

Vacancy: Permanent

Please answer the questions below in a Word document which should be attached to your application in the “Supported Documents” and URL section:

• Provide examples of your work or other activities which demonstrate your ability to carry out the duties of an Alert Home Carer. 

  • What situations did you deal with, what were the risks or challenges, how did you use your skills to manage these, and what was the outcome for the people you supported?

     

• Tell us about a situation where you had to quickly assess both the risks in someone’s home and their immediate care needs. 

  • What factors did you take into account? 

  • How did you prioritise their safety and support, and what was the outcome?

     

• Provide an example of when you supported someone during a medical or personal emergency (for example, a fall, collapse, or sudden change in health). 

  • Describe the situation, what happened, and what were the risks to the person

  • Describe how you used your skills to assess and manage these risks.

  • Tell us what actions you took, who you contacted, and what the overall outcome was for the service user.

     

• Give an example of a situation that shows your understanding of what is important to the people you support. 

  • Describe what happened, what were the risks or challenges for them

  • How did you balance meeting their care needs with ensuring their safety?

  • What was the outcome?

     

• Tell us about a time when you identified risks for a service user in their home. 

  • Describe what happened, what concerned you and why.

  • How did you use your skills to assess and mitigate the risks?

  • What actions did you take?

  • What was the overall outcome for the service user?

Please upload your qualification certificate and driving licence in the “supported documents” and URL section

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded.  If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.  

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered a Regulated Role working with adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with adults.

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.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
•    Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
•    To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
•    Up to 33 days annual leave
•    Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
•    Occupational sick pay
•    Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
•    Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
•    Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
 

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Company