Home Help - Overtonlea Care Services

Shetland Islands Council; Levenwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes person-centred care. This part-time role involves providing essential support to individuals with diverse needs, including older adults and those with disabilities. Your contributions will help enable service users to live independently within their communities. With a focus on flexibility and a commitment to quality care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Shetland.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Interview expenses covered

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to older people and those with disabilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines in social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to service users in various settings.
• Attend to the practical, social, and emotional needs of service users.

Skills

Person-centred care

Support for individuals with disabilities

Communication skills

Education

Relevant social care qualifications

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re open Tuesday 6th 9am.

Ref no: SIC08026

Published: 02/05/2025

Closes: 18/05/2025

Location: Overtonlea Care Centre Levenwick, ZE2 9HX

Rate: £14.74 - £14.85 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 25 hours per week

The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. The postholder will attend to the practical, social and emotional needs of the service users in their care to enable people to live in the community as independently as possible. Depending on the service, the post holder will be required to support service users in their own homes and/or in residential or supported accommodation, this will include either

• Older people, including those with needs associated with dementia;
• Children and young people, including those with special needs;
• Adults with learning disabilities;
• Adults with physical disabilities; or
• Adults with mental ill-health

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is D
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4202 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 25.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Overtonlea Care Services, Levenwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Janette Leslie, Senior Social Care Worker Supervisor on 01595 745043 or e-mail [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.