Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Harris (5044) - CNS05940

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Homecare & Reablement Assistant for 22.75 hours per week. The role involves supporting individuals in the community to live independently with dignity and respect. Candidates must have SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent along with a full UK driving licence. This is a rewarding position offering career progression in a compassionate environment. The closing date for applications is Monday 15 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification for registration with SSSC.
• Support for new staff to gain required qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people living at home.
• Ensure high standards of care and support.
• Participate in person-centred care planning.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Advert

Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Harris 5044
22.75 Hours per week, Permanent Position,
£18,330 to £19,030 p.a. (inclusive of £1,842 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)

The Home Care and Reablement Service is looking for care staff who are caring, compassionate and reliable to join our team of skilled staff to support people living in our communities and enabling them to continue living at home. The service aim is to ensure a very good or excellent standard of care and support is provided at all times, based on person centred planning, compassion, dignity, respect and trust. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of people living in your local community this post could be for you. This is an extremely rewarding role and is highly valued by the recipients of the service and the wider community.

The post requires a qualification at SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification to enable registration with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).

New staff into the service will be supported to gain the qualification required within a short defined timescale to allow for career progression to the post of Home Care and Reablement Worker (£31,607 - £34,539 per annum, pro rata) inclusive of Distance Islands Allowance.

A full UK driving licence is essential. The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this role.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with Adults.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

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

Closing Date: Monday 15 December 2025