Social Care Support Worker, Limecroft Care Home, 502.76 - WEL10209

28 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, salary pro rata +14% shift allowance, Permanent

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

It is desirable that you possess an SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, however you can be working towards this or be willing to work towards it. You should have experience of working with older people, preferably in a care home setting.

Induction and training will be provided and you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to your own professional development.

A rotational shift system is in operation, which includes weekend working.

Purpose of the Job

To assist the Social Care Worker in the provision of direct personal care and support to meet the needs of older people within a care setting.

Job Scope

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• The post holder will contribute to the care plans of individual residents by reporting any relevant information to the Social Care Worker.
  
• The service provided will be compatible with the policies, procedures and standards in line with Council Policy.
  
• This will include some laundry and other personal care tasks relevant to the needs of residents.
  

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge

SVQ II in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desireable.

Principal Accountabilities / Key Tasks

To undertake responsibility, jointly with other social care staff, to provide care and support to all service users which respects their individual rights and choice.

To provide direct personal care where required in accordance with the service user’s individual care plan by, for example:

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• Assisting/supporting with personal hygiene and appearance, i.e. bathing, shaving, nail cutting, attending to laundry
  
• Assisting/supporting with dressing/undressing
  
• Assisting/supporting mobility
  
• Enabling service users to eat and drink
  
• Enabling service users to access and use toilet facilities
  
• Contributing to the management of service users continence
  
• Enabling service users to achieve physical comfort
  
• Contributing to the care of the deceased person
  
• Enabling service users to maintain contacts in potentially isolating situations, e.g. due to poor mobility, communication problems due to a stroke, assistance with letter writing
  

To advise and assist the designated key worker, where required, with:

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• The preparation of written care plans.
  
• Monitoring of care plans: ensuring changing personal care needs are met.
  
• Contributing to changeovers and to report significant observations/events etc. relating to service delivery.
  
• Care reviews and to provide written assessments as appropriate.
  
• Maintaining service users’ personal files in accordance with the "Open Access" Guidelines.
  
• Working in collaboration with families/carers/other agencies to provide a service.
  
• Supporting service users and others at times of loss.
  
• Being aware of and responsive to the needs of older people with mental health problems, e.g. dementia.
  

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• To participate in the admission/discharge process.
  
• To be aware of health and safety issues, in particular the need to wear personal protective equipment, etc.
  
• To observe the Food Handling Regulations.
  
• To have awareness for security and to offer assistance to visitors entering the unit.
  
• To be familiar with the Missing Persons Procedure and to follow it when necessary in accordance with Service guidelines.
  
• To participate in staff meetings.
  
• To undertake training and development.
  
• To undertake such other duties as are appropriate to the job.
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Regular supervision will be provided by a senior member of staff.

CONTACTS

Relatives/carers/representatives of residents.
Other professional staff involved with residents.
SCSWIS staff.

COMPLEXITY

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• To acquire, develop and maintain a good understanding of the "core values" associated with social care, e.g. privacy, self-determination, dignity, choice, etc.
  
• To be able to communicate effectively with service users/relatives/colleagues.
  
• To observe, assess and record information in the context of service user care.
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Shift rotas are in operation.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 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 by West Lothian Council