Relief Social Care Assistant, Bremner Court, Goathill Campus (11409) - CNS05779

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council authority in East Kilbride is seeking a Relief Social Care Assistant to support adults with varying needs. The role involves promoting independence and inclusion in various settings, including overnight support. Candidates must possess SVQ Level II in Care or be willing to achieve it within 36 months. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential. This position includes a Distant Islands Allowance, and interviews will be in-person to experience the work environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of rights and responsibilities for people with support needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Essential use of PPE in this role.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support Adults with Support Needs.
• Ensure inclusion and independence in various settings.
• Address overnight support needs when necessary.

Skills

Effective listening

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Relief Social Care Assistant, Bremner Court, Goathill Campus (11409)
£15.38 per hour (inclusive of £1.48 Distant Islands Allowance per hour)

You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include the overnight support needs of a person where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This may be within a variety of settings and can include overnight support where necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs, ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly, and ability to work as part of a team.
• SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent). If not held, candidate must be able to undertake and achieve this qualification within 36 months after registration with the SSSC.
• 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. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

Application & Selection

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 asked 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