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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Barra; On-site; BRL 152,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar seeks a dedicated care worker to support adults with needs to participate in local resources and facilities, aiming for inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. The role may involve overnight support across settings.

You should understand the rights of people with support needs, listen effectively, communicate clearly, and work well in a team. SVQ II in Care is required or willingness to achieve within 36 months; PPE must be worn; PVG membership is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Understanding the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs.
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support adults with support needs to participate in local resources and facilities.
• Maximise inclusion, independence and planned outcomes.
• Overnight support may be required in some settings.
• Wear PPE as required.
• PVG scheme membership is a legal requirement for regulated roles with Adults.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Listening skills

Education

SVQ Level II in Care

Job description

£15.94 per hour (inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance per hour)

You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include the overnight support needs of a person where necessary.

You should have an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs, the ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly and the ability to work as part of a team. You should also have SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent), in the absence of this - you must have the ability to undertake and achieve this qualification - 36 months after registration with the SSSC.

The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this role.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Adults ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot )

Closing Date: Monday 14 September 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.