SWRK 5865 - G2 Home Carer (Campaign) - Hamilton Locality - 493181

To fully satisfy the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) registration requirements for this post, applicants must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants are required to provide verifiable evidence of their qualifications as part of the application process. Such evidence must be uploaded within the “Supported Documents” or “URL” section of the application.

View further information regarding the SSSC requirements for this post.

The grade for these posts is Grade 2 level 3 -£18.34 - £18.85 per hour. As this is a shift working post, you will receive an additional 1 or 2 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. You will be required to work in accordance with a roster shift pattern.

We offer employees comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling them to enhance their skills within a supportive and professional environment and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service delivery, contributing to continuous improvement for the benefit of both the Service and the wider Organisation.

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/

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to work at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Candidates who do not already hold this qualification (or an equivalent or higher qualification) must be willing to work towards achieving it (all candidates must already hold a minimum qualification as stated SVQ2 SCQF6)

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

Demonstrating your suitability for the Home Carer Role

Please provide examples from your previous work or personal experience that demonstrate your ability to carry out the duties of a Home Carer.

In your response, outline the situations you were involved in, the responsibilities you held, the skills you used, and how these experiences prepare you for this role

Provide an example of situation where you adapted your approach in terms of communication, to meet the needs of an individual.

Describe the situation

How did you adapt your communication

What was the outcome for the person you were supporting.

Describe how you apply a strength-based approach to your daily practice and the reasons why this is important.

Describe how you would approach your role to ensure their needs, dignity, and preferences are respected.

Describe in detail a time when you dealt with a difficult or unexpected situation that required you to act quickly.

Cleary explain what happened, any risks involved, how you assessed and managed those risks, and the overall outcome for the service user.

Describe how you would respond if a service user chose not to accept care, or was reluctant to try a task independently, became upset or distressed.

Outline the steps you would take to support them, maintain their dignity, ensure their safety, and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) sets standards for professional practice, including promoting dignity, respect, and independence.

Describe a situation where you upheld an individual’s dignity, rights, or independence in your work experience.

Explain what actions you took, why these were important, and how this reflects good practice in care.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

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

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.

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. 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.

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: