Current Vacancies

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Job Purpose 

We are currently looking staff who fit in with our values and vision but also someone who is outgoing, likes sports and has a free weekend or two to go to the football. These qualities would meed the needs of our current clients so Get in touch if you are a match.

Key responsibilities

· To support people in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person centred support plans. 

• To demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse or neglect in line Safeguarding policy.

• To ensure that support plans reflect the changing needs and wishes of the clients by contributing to regular monitoring and review.

• To encourage and enable the clients to become active members of both their local and wider communities. 

• To support people to develop or maintain good family relationships and a range of friendships. 

• To support people in all aspects of their daily living, for example, going shopping, cooking, keeping their home clean and tidy, budgeting and paying bills.

• To deliver personal care (if required) with dignity and respect.

• To support people to stay healthy and safe, following guidance from health professionals where health support is required.

• To accurately complete documentation, including clients’ records.

• To communicate effectively with colleagues, family members and professionals, verbally and in writing. 

• To raise any concerns about practice or the clients in a timely manner.

• To ensure required financial checks are completed.

• To assist people towards volunteering and paid employment

• To attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision meetings as required. 

• To maintain confidentiality at all times. 

• To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

Person specification - Essential Criteria

• UK driving licence and access to own car 

• Passionate about making a difference and the work of Carluke Dignity Care. 

• Clear written and verbal communication style. 

• Basic IT skills and numerical ability.

• To be willing to undertake required training, sometimes off site and outside normal working hours. 

• To be willing and able to travel between locations as required. 

• To be available for flexible working patterns including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and nights as required. 

• To maintain Continuous Personal Development in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements and internal CPD. 

• This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. 

• To achieve SSSC registration and undertake the required qualification within 6 months 

Desirable criteria 

• Experience of supporting people or of working in a social care setting. 

• Social care qualification or equivalent