Care Worker (Housing with Care) - Bill Prentice Court - MID07820

Midlothian Council; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council invites applications for a Care Worker (Housing With Care) at Bill Prentice Court in Bonnyrigg. This permanent post is 21 hours per week with a 2 days on/6 days off pattern (07:00–20:00) and a 52-week year.

You will support tenants to live independently, promoting dignity, choice and wellbeing in their own homes. Essential requirements include SVQ2 in Care or equivalent, PVG Scheme membership and SSSC registration within set timelines.

Qualifications

• SVQ2 in Care or equivalent; must obtain within 2 years.
• PVG Scheme membership required; cost covered by applicant; PVG Update check prior to start.
• SSSC registration essential; apply within 3 months of start date.
• Basic literacy and numeracy; able to understand written instructions and handle cash for clients.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and respond calmly to unplanned situations.
• Post is Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; ensure not barred.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants to live independently within their own homes, promoting dignity, choice and wellbeing at all times.
• Contribute to a safe, clean and comfortable living environment and assist with domestic tasks as needed.

Job description

Care Worker (Housing with Care) - Bill Prentice Court - MID07820

Bill Prentice Court is a new extra care facility located in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian.

We are looking for caring and motivated Care Support workers to join our Extra Care housing team. You will support tenants to live independently within there own homes, promoting dignity, choice and wellbeing at all times.

KNOWLEDGE

The jobholder should have a SVQ2 in Care, Direct Care or equivalent. If the jobholder does not have this qualification they must obtain once in role within 2 years. S/he will be encouraged and assisted to achieve such qualification via in-house training during their normal working day. Registration with the SSSC is expected within 3 months of starting in post.

Jobholder must have basic literacy and numeracy skills to understand written instructions and be able to collect pensions, spend cash when shopping for clients etc. S/he also requires domestic experience of undertaking a range of household tasks and be aware of the roles of other people in the provision of care eg relatives, friends, children other health professionals etc. S/he will need to be able to work without direct supervision and have a responsible and self-reliant approach with the ability to respond to unplanned situations in a calm and flexible manner.

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th November, 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 1st December, 2026

Job Advert

Position Title:

Care Worker (Housing With Care)

Directorate:

Health and Social Care

Contract Status:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

21 hours per week

Working Pattern:

2days on/6 days off 0700-2000

Weeks per year:

52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 21 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £17,028.42 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit

www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.