Assistant Social Care Worker - ARB16808

Argyll and Bute Council; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Campbeltown seeks a dedicated individual to join the Kintyre Care Centre team. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities, including personal care and meal assistance. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be adaptable to a changing environment. The position offers a supportive culture with competitive benefits, promoting a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and assistance.
• Ability to write daily notes and care plans.
• Flexibility in hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily lives including personal care.
• Work as part of a team or individually.
• Help with meals and documentation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in changing environments

Understanding of the needs of the elderly

Job description

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025

We are looking for someone to join our friendly Team here at Kintyre Care Centre, to improve our Residents daily lives, providing individual care and support and enriching their lives. We are looking for good communication skills and able to work in an ever changing environment.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

You will be based in Kintyre Care Centre, Campbeltown. You will be required to assist our Residents with their daily lives, this will include Personal Care, Moving and Handling, assisting with meals, writing Daily Notes, writing care plans, work as an individual or as part of a Team, have some understanding of the needs of the Elderly. Be flexible as to hours worked.

PVG will be applied for.

Supportive nature.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is:

Maree Townsend, Deputy Manager

Contact Telephone Number: O1586 553615

Email: [e-mail]

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy