Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Point (5110) - CNS06651

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Scotland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Key Worker Accommodation

Relocation package

Fully funded SVQ

SSSC registration fees covered

PVG fees covered

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a Homecare & Reablement Assistant to support people living in the Western Isles, enabling them to remain in their own homes. The role is permanent with 21 hours per week and requires a driving licence.

Salary ranges from £17,457 to £18,125 per annum, inclusive of the Distant Islands Allowance. Applicants will typically hold SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and there is support to gain the qualification required for registration with SSSC.

Qualifications

• Qualification SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people living in the Western Isles to continue living at home.
• Provide care with compassion, dignity, and reliability in line with personal care plans.

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification

Job description

ADVERT:

Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Point (5110)
21 Hours per week, Permanent Position,
£17,457 to £18,125 p.a. (inclusive of £1,701 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)

Find a job, gain a qualification, and build a life in the Western Isles with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's Homecare and Reablement team.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is looking to attract new home care staff to permanent posts with opportunities for progression and benefits. Staff recruited from outwith the Western Isles will benefit from Key worker housing status and relocation packages.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's - Homecare and Reablement Service is looking to recruit care staff who are caring, compassionate and reliable to join our skilled team of staff to support people living in our communities and enabling them to continue living at home.

The service's aim is to ensure a high 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 across the Western Isles 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 in respect of regulated work with Adults (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

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

Please note that the Comhairle operates security measures to protect its information and systems. Employees are required to comply with information security policies and may be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or other approved authentication methods when accessing Comhairle systems.

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

Closing Date: Monday 23 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.