Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Stornoway/Broadbay (3 Posts) - CNS05764

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in East Kilbride is seeking compassionate and reliable Homecare & Reablement Assistants for permanent positions. The roles involve supporting community members to live at home with dignity and respect. Candidates should have at least an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care and possess a full UK driving licence. Salary ranges from £19,649 to £23,318 per annum, inclusive of allowances. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the local community.

Qualifications

• Qualification at SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to wear and use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Support people living in our communities to continue living at home.
• Ensure a very good or excellent standard of care and support.
• Engage in person centred planning with compassion, dignity, respect, and trust.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Stornoway/Broadbay - 3 posts - Permanent Positions

28 hours per week - 2 Posts: 5058 & 6531, £22,456 to £23,318 p.a. (inclusive of £2,164 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)

24.5 hours per week - 1 post: 6532, £19,649 to £20,403 p.a. (inclusive of £1,893 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 (£31,469 - £34,401 per annum, pro rata) inclusive of Distant 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 6 October 2025