We are seeking experienced and committed care workers for our daily activities which provide opportunities for people to come together and enjoy a variety of social and therapeutic activities. We operate our own centre and additional activities in the wider community including registered club for older people, a club for clients with enduring illnesses, and drop in clubs which are open to all.
Post: Day Care Worker x 2
Salary: £8.66 per hour
Location: Giffnock, East Renfrewshire
Closing date: 11th May 2018
About the role:
The successful applicant will work day shift only Monday-Thursday 9-5 and Sunday 12-5 and they should:
- Have relevant experience in a social care or health care setting but this is not essential.
- Be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative and flexible and enthusiastic in carrying out a range of duties. Ideally have a SVQ2 in Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to work towards it.
- Be able to carry out Care Plan duties (full training will be given) as required by the Day Care Manager.
- Work as part of a very friendly team of paid staff and volunteers. Have an interest, or an interest in learning about the cultural attributes of the Jewish Community (training will be provided).
- You will take part in mandatory training opportunities.
- A clean driving licence with D1 entitlement and willingness to drive a minibus is essential.
Application forms can be found on our website:
Send your completed application form to Hazel Tenby:
JCS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from people of all faiths and none.
Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure check which will be paid for by JCS.
About Jewish Care Scotland:
For over 150 years Jewish Care Scotland has been providing support and care for people in the Scottish Jewish community. Jewish Care Scotland is a vibrant, caring organisation with a diverse staff team. We value a person-centred approach and believe this will lead us to broaden from our traditional club-based approaches to also provide care in other settings in the community. We are keen to recruit staff who share our enthusiasm for this approach.
JCS holds the prestigious Queen’s Award for Volunteering and we are keen to enable volunteers to play to their strengths, sharing their own interests and abilities with our clients.
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