Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Lochs (8104) - CNS06597

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Scotland; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Key Worker Accommodation Status

Relocation Package

Fully funded SVQ in Health and Social

SSSC registration fees covered

PVG fees covered

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card

25 days annual leave pro rata

Résumé du poste

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar invites applications for the Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Lochs. This 21-hour-per-week, permanent post offers a salary of £17,457 to £18,125 per year, inclusive of £1,701 Distant Islands Allowance.

The service supports people to live at home through person-centred care in local communities. The successful candidate will hold SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) to enable registration with SSSC, and PVG clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent to enable registration with SSSC.

Responsabilités

• Support people living in their homes to continue living independently.
• Deliver person-centred care, compassion and dignity in all interactions.
• Work as part of the Home Care and Reablement team to maintain high care standards.

Formation

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Description du poste

ADVERT:

Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Lochs (8104)
21 hours per week, Permanent post
£17,457 - £18,125 per annum, inclusive of £1,701 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

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 (£32,610 - £35,639 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 as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Adults ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot ).

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 9 November 2026

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

Benefits for Employee:

• Key Worker Accommodation Status and Relocation Package available for eligible candidates.
• Fully funded SVQ Qualification in Health and Social Care.
• SSSC registration fees met by Employer
• PVG fees met by Employer
• Opportunity for career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• 25 days Annual Leave per year (pro rata for part time staff) increasing to 30 days after 5 years

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