Home Carer - ARB17314

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health and social care organization in Scotland seeks an enthusiastic individual to join its Homecare team. The successful candidate will provide home care for vulnerable clients and must be caring and willing to learn new skills. The role requires SVQ 2 in health and social care or a willingness to obtain this qualification. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, generous leave, and opportunities for career growth, alongside a flexible working approach to enhance employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn new skills appropriate to the role.
• Capable of supporting vulnerable people in their own homes.
• Must agree to undertake mandatory training as advised.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in clients' homes.
• Work flexibly within an existing rota pattern.
• Register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Caring attitude

Understanding of issues surrounding vulnerable people

Education

SVQ 2 health and social care

Job description

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join our Mull Homecare team.

Prospective candidates, both with experience, or looking for a new challenge, should be willing to learn new skills appropriate to the role, and relevant to helping support vulnerable people in their own homes live full and meaningful lives.

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.

The post is based in the community, providing care in clients' homes.

Candidates should be enthusiastic, caring and have an understanding of the daily issues surrounding the most vulnerable people in our society.

Candidates should have SVQ 2 health and social care or willingness to work towards this qualification.

Candidates must agree to undertake mandatory training as advised by line manager.

Candidates must be available to work flexibly within an existing rota pattern.

The role is required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.

Candidates are required to complete PVG application upon successful interview and job offer.

Candidates should be available to work both in the community and Bowman Court.

We offer 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 embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

Applicants should note that:

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent 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).

Please contact Jane Bruce, Home Care Organiser, telephone [phone], email [e-mail] if you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description.

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Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

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. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.