Children's Services Support Worker, Uist (3971) - CNS06566

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in Uist is advertising a part-time, permanent post for a Children's Services Support Worker (3971). The role is 20 hours per week, supporting vulnerable children and young people in school, home and community settings as part of an Integrated Children’s Services approach.

Applicants should have an HNC level qualification (or equivalent) and a full, clean UK driving licence. PVG membership is required. Closing date 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Education to HNC level in a relevant area (Education, Social Work, Psychology or Health) or equivalent vocational qualification or relevant work experience.
• Practical experience of working with young people who are vulnerable in terms of social, emotional, behavioural, learning or family difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support the inclusion, attainment and achievement of vulnerable children and young people in school, home and community settings through direct work with children and young people, their families, and other support staff.
• Work as part of an Integrated Children’s Services approach to support learners and families.

Skills

Driving licence

Child welfare experience

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

ADVERT:

Children's Services Support Worker, Uist (3971)
20 hours per week, permanent post
£19,691 to £21,276 per annum, inclusive of £1,620 Distant Islands Allowance

Required to support the inclusion, attainment and achievement of vulnerable children and young people in school, home and community settings through direct work with children and young people, their families, and other support staff, as part of an Integrated Children’s Services approach.

You must be educated to HNC level in a relevant area (Education, Social Work, Psychology or Health) or equivalent vocational qualification or relevant work experience. You will have practical experience of working with young people who are particularly vulnerable in terms of social, emotional, behavioural, learning or family difficulties.

It is essential that you hold a full, clean, unrestricted UK driving licence.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot ).

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

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

ADVERT:

Neach-obrach Taice Sheirbheisean Chloinne, Uibhist (3971)
20 uair a thìde gach seachdain, dreuchd mhaireannach
£19,691 gu £21,276 gach bliadhna, a' gabhail a-steach £1,620 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach

Thathas a' sireadh neach gus taic a chur ri in-ghabhail, buileachadh agus coileanadh chloinne agus daoine òga so-leònta ann an sgoil, san dachaigh agus sa choimhearsnachd, tro bhith ag obair gu dlùth ri clann agus daoine òga, an teaghlaichean, agus luchd-obrach taice eile, mar phàirt de dhòigh-obrach Sheirbheisean Chloinne Amalaichte

Bidh an neach san dreuchd air oideachadh gu ìre HNC ann an cuspair iomchaidh (Foghlam, Obair Shòisealta, Eòlas-inntinn no Slàinte) no le teisteanas dreuchdail co-ionann, no le eòlas obrach iomchaidh. Bidh eòlas practaigeach agad air a bhith ag obair le daoine òga a tha gu sònraichte so-leònte a thaobh dhuilgheadasan sòisealta, faireachail, giùlain, ionnsachaidh no teaghlaich.

Tha e riatanach gu bheil cead-draibhidh RA slàn, gun smal, agad.

Feumaidh tu ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) mar riatanas laghail a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le Clann san dreuchd seo. (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot)

Thèid agallamhan a chumail aghaidh ri aghaidh, gus cothrom a thoirt do thagraichean an sgioba a choinneachadh is an àrainneachd-obrach againn fhaicinn dhaibh fhèin.

Ceànn-latha: Diluain 19 Dàmhair 2026

Tha tuarastal na dreuchd a' gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach. Thèid an neach a shoirbhicheas fhastadh air a' chiad ìre den rang.

Bi mothachail nach eil sponsaireachd ri fhaighinn, no ga thabhann, an lùib na dreuchd seo.