Assistant Social Care Worker - ARB18786

Argyll and Bute Council; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym and leisure discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting applications for a casual Health and Social Care Assistant within the Health and Social Care Partnership in Dunoon. The role involves assisting key workers with person-centred care planning, supporting residents with daily activities, and maintaining high standards of infection control.

Shifts include evenings and weekends, with flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred care planning for residents.
• Ability to follow support plans and record outcomes.
• Willingness to work shift work and weekends.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the key worker with person centred care planning for named individuals.
• Assist individuals with activities and personal tasks that are meaningful.
• Record outcomes and achievements in each resident's care plan.
• Deliver personal care and some domestic support, including shifts and weekends.
• Maintain infection control and a clean, homely environment.

Skills

Care experience

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Training in elderly care

Job description

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2026

This is an opportunity for a suitable qualified applicant with the relevant experience to join a team which is committed to providing a quality care service on a casual basis.

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.

This is a casual position working alongside a team

• Assisting the key worker with person centred care planning for named individuals.
• Actively assist individuals with focusing on a range of activities and personal tasks that are stimulating and meaningful.
• Follow agreed support requirements and support plans and record outcomes and achievements in each individuals care plan.
• You will work flexibly as part of a team delivering personal care and some domestic support to residents. This will include shift work and weekends.
• Assist with personal care, showering, toileting etc. when required, and assisting residents to maintain good hand hygiene.
• Have a flexible approach as times may vary in accordance with the needs of each individual.
• Work well in a team or work as an individual.
• During and at the end of each shift maintain a high level of Infection control by keeping the environment for each resident within their own rooms safe, homely, clean and tidy.
• Assist keyworkers with communication and correspondence with family/friends.
• Assist with preparation of drinks and snacks.

Understanding the needs of Elderly/Dementia.

Work in the field of older services and be able to assist in the creation of an environment where social, physical and emotional needs are met.

Training in the field of elderly care.

Keeping accurate records.

Knowledge of Moving and handling practice within a residential care home.

Knowledge of needs of the older person and issues facing them.

Aware of the council’s aims and objectives.

Awareness of policies and procedures.

Able to work in a changing and evolving environment.

An ability to work as part of a team or to work confidently as an individual.

Supportive nature, with an understanding of adult's rights to independence and strong commitment to equality and inclusion.

Trustworthy and reliable, enjoys a challenge with a flexible approach.

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 provide information to help with moving to the area, from finding somewhere to live to securing employment, and from schools and wider education to the varied lifestyles available here. If you have any enquiries, you’re welcome to get in touch with us at

[e-mail]. If your enquiry is only about housing, you are welcome to contact

[e-mail] directly.

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.

Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme,

Disability Confident,

Equality and Fairness,

Climate Change,

Hybrid and Flexible 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 thefull-timeequivalent 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).

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:

Caroline Gray, Unit Manager

Telephone Number: 01369 707331

Email Address:

[e-mail]

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.