Apprentice - Social Services & Health Care, Trianaid, Isle of North Uist (11094) - CNS05407

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Scotland is seeking an Apprentice in Social Services & Health Care. This role involves training as a Social Care Assistant, supporting adults with needs, and working towards an SVQ Level 2 qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and valuable experience in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Qualifications

• Trained as a Social Care Assistant through an accredited training programme.
• Work towards an SVQ Level 2 within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support Adults with Support Needs.
• Maximize inclusion, independence, and planned outcomes.

Skills

Understanding of rights and responsibilities

Ability to work with challenging behaviors

Effective information gathering

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Health Care

Job description

Advert

Apprentice - Social Services & Health Care, Trianaid
37 hours per week, Fixed term of one year
£27,090 per annum (inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

As an Apprentice, you will be trained as a Social Care Assistant through an accredited training programme. This will enable you to work as part of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively participate in local resources and facilities, maximizing their inclusion, independence, and planned outcomes.

Essential qualities include an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs, the ability to work with challenging behaviors, respect for others, effective information gathering and retention, following instructions, and working effectively as part of a team.

You will work towards an SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Health Care, achievable within 1 year.

This role requires the wearing and use of PPE.

The position is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme concerning regulated work with adults.

Salary includes the Distant Islands Allowance.

Please see the attached 'Job Description & Person Specification' for further details.

Interviews will be conducted in person, allowing candidates to meet the team and experience the work environment firsthand.

Closing Date: Monday 2 June 2025