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

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Relief Social Care Assistant to work at Bremner Court, Goathill Campus. This role involves promoting and supporting adults with support needs to ensure their inclusion and independence in various settings. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and teamwork skills, alongside an SVQ Level II in Care. The position offers £15.38 per hour and requires adherence to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs.
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly.
• Must be able to undertake SVQ Level II in Care within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support Adults with Support Needs.
• Maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes.
• Provide overnight support where necessary.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Listening Skills

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