Social Care Worker - Practitioner - Mental Health Community Support Services - SIC08726

Advertisement Details Social Care Worker - Practitioner - Adult Services ‘Can you show us how you would treat the people we support, with the dignity and respect they deserve? If caring comes naturally to you and you find reward in supporting people, this could be the perfect job for you! Adult Services – what we do: The people who use our services (individuals) have additional support needs associated with learning disability or autism and require support to continue to live independently in their own homes, to attend Day Support and meaningful activity or have short break respite. As a Social Care Worker in Adult Services: You will be responsible for providing direct support to individuals in a variety of settings. You will play a key role ensuring that individuals receive high standards of care and support to help retain their potential level of independence and dignity throughout their lives. You will support people with varying abilities and complex needs, enabling them to achieve their goals, identified priorities and personal outcomes. You will work as part of a team to provide the highest quality of care. intimate personal care, developing daily living skills, training, social activities and other meaningful activity in accordance with their identified needs and wishes, whilst supporting individuals, as far as possible, to avoid danger and harm. You must evidence that you can demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values of; Following a review of responsibilities and reward for social care worker roles across Council services, it was recognised that an uplift in salary was required. Your benefit package includes: Excellent Salary and Conditions Distant islands allowance Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Excellent training and development opportunities Working in an open and honest way, reflecting on your performance and looking for opportunities to improve and develop. Social Care Workers shall provide care in a variety of settings including within the community. Therefore the worker will, in the majority of cases, be required to travel to undertake their duties. An ability to drive with a full driving licence is therefore highly desirable and may be essential depending on the demands of the service. The travel requirements of each post will be made clear through the recruitment & selection process. Above all else we’re looking for someone who’s compassionate, respectful, empathetic and honest, with a values and integrity to make a very real and positive difference to the people we support. Social Care careers in Shetland: here Values for a career in Social Care: here Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Permanent Part Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year A relocation package does not apply to this post We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Mental Health Community Support Services, Annsbrae House, Lerwick, Shetland. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.