Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Tong to Tolsta, Isle of Lewis (3 Posts)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and reliable care staff to join their Homecare & Reablement Service. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals in the community, ensuring they receive high-quality care based on dignity and respect. Candidates will be supported to gain necessary qualifications, paving the way for career advancement. The position requires a full UK driving license and adherence to safety protocols. If you have a passion for making a difference in people's lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people living in the community to continue living at home.
• Provide excellent care and support based on person-centered planning.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

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: CNS05379

Published: 01/05/2025

Closes: 19/05/2025

Location: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council Offices Sandwick Road Stornoway Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW

Salary: £28,652 - £29,713 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 0 hours per week

Advert

Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Tong to Tolsta, Isle of Lewis -
3 posts - Permanent Positions

35 hours per week - Post 5063, £27,103 to £28,125 p.a. (inclusive of £2,704 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)
24.5 hours per week - Post 4442, £18,972 to £19,687 p.a. (inclusive of £1,893 DIA p.a.)
21 hours per week - Post 5621, £16,262 to £16,875 p.a. (inclusive of £1,622 DIA 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 (£30,369 - £33,186 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 19 May 2025