Care Worker (Housing with Care) - MID07826

Midlothian Council; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking an enthusiastic Care Worker for Cowan Court Extra care housing. The post requires a caring attitude, practical literacy/numeracy, and the ability to work with dignity and independence in a supportive team.

Successful applicants will need SVQ2 in Care or equivalent, SSSC registration within 3 months, and PVG Scheme clearance. The salary starts at the first point on the scale, with a 17.5 hour week and 52 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• SVQ2 in Care or Direct Care or equivalent is required; if not held, can be obtained within 3 years.
• SSSC registration expected within 3 months of starting.
• PVG Scheme membership required for Regulated Work with Protected Adults; cost borne by applicant.
• If you have spent >3 months outside the UK in last 5 years, overseas criminal record check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to residents living at Cowan Court Extra care housing.
• Assist with daily living activities and support dignity, choice and independence.
• Carry out routine tasks such as collecting pensions and handling client cash under supervision.
• Be able to work without direct supervision and respond calmly to unplanned situations.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Household tasks

Education

SVQ2 in Care

Job description

Care Worker (Housing with Care) - MID07826

We are seeking an enthusiastic caring person to join our team at Cowan Court Extra care housing. We are a friendly team looking for someone with the right values, kindness, and heart to help the people we support live with dignity, choice, and independence.

KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder must have a SVQ2 in Care, Direct Care or equivalent. If the jobholder does not have this qualification they may obtain once in role within 3 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 – Sunday 29th November 2026

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Care Worker (Housing With Care)

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 17.5

hours per week

Wed, Thurs, Fri,

Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun

Wed, Thurs, Fri

Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun

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 17 hours and 30 minutes over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £14,190.35 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

Please note:

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.

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the

GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

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.