Relief Social Care Assistants

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar; Lochboisdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking Relief Social Care Assistants to support residents in their daily needs. The role involves assisting with social, emotional, and physical requirements to promote independence. Candidates should have an understanding of learning disabilities and preferably possess SVQ Level II in Care. This position operates on an as-and-when basis to cover staff absences and includes a Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to undertake and achieve qualification within 36 months of registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in attending to social, emotional, and physical needs of residents.
• Enable residents to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Skills

Effective listening

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level II in Care or equivalent

Job description

Relief Social Care Assistants, TACUN per hour, inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance

Your duties will include assisting in attending to the social, emotional, and physical needs of residents and day care users, enabling each person to live as fulfilling and independent a life as possible.

You should have an understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities, the ability to listen effectively, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team. You should also have SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent). If not, you must be able to undertake and achieve this qualification within 36 months of registration with the SSSC.

This role requires the wearing and use of PPE.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme regarding regulated work with adults.

This position is on an as-and-when basis to cover staff absences. Salary includes the Distant Islands Allowance.