Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Westside - 2 Posts (5358/5359) - CNS05766

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is looking for a Homecare & Reablement Assistant in East Kilbride. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals in their homes while providing a high standard of care. Applicants should hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and possess a full UK driving licence. The position offers 24.5 hours per week with a salary range of £19,649 to £20,403 plus a Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to support individuals.
• Qualified to ensure compliance with SSSC registration.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living in their homes.
• Provide a high standard of care and support.
• Assist in person-centred planning and care.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliability

Communication

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Advert

Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Westside (5358/5359)
2 X 24.5 Hours per week, Permanent Position,
£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 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 13 October 2025