Apprentice - Social Services & Health Care, Trianaid, Isle of North Uist (11094)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an Apprentice in Social Services & Health Care on the Isle of North Uist. This full-time position offers training as a Social Care Assistant and involves promoting inclusion for adults with support needs. Candidates will work towards an SVQ Level 2 and must have teamwork skills and an understanding of the rights of supported individuals. The position is temporary and has a closing date of 11 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Understanding of rights and responsibilities of individuals needing support.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Follow instructions effectively and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting and supporting adults with support needs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a social care team.

Skills

Understanding of rights and responsibilities of people with support needs

Ability to work with behaviours that challenge services

Respect for others

Ability to gather and retain information

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Health Care (achievable within 1 year)

Job description

Location: Trianaid Carinish Isle of North Uist, HS6 5EJ

Salary: £27,167 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Advert

Apprentice – Social Services & Health Care, Trianaid
37 hours per week, Fixed term of one year
£27,167 per annum (inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

As an Apprentice you will be trained as a Social Care Assistant in conjunction with an accredited training programme. This will enable you to work 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.

It is essential that you have an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs. The ability to work with behaviours that challenge services, respect for others, the ability to gather and retain information and follow instructions and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential for this post.

You will work towards an SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Health Care – achievability 1 year.

This role requires the wearing and use of PPE.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

Please see attached 'Job Description & Person Specification ' for further information.

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

Closing Date: Monday 11 August 2025