Relief Social Care Assistants, Goathill Campus (3059) - CNS05909

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in the UK is looking for Relief Social Care Assistants to support the social, emotional, and physical needs of residents. Candidates should have SVQ Level II in Care or be willing to obtain it. The role involves teamwork and effective communication skills. This position requires wearing PPE and is available on an as-needed basis. The closing date for applications is Monday, 15 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Understanding the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in attending to the social, emotional, and physical needs of residents.
• Enable individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.
• Wear and use PPE as required.

Skills

Understanding of learning disabilities

Effective listening

Clear communication

Teamwork ability

Education

SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent)

Job description

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Relief Social Care Assistants, Goathill Campus (3059)
£15.45 per hour, inclusive of £1.55 per hour Distant Islands Allowance

Your duties will include assisting in attending to the social, emotional and physical needs of residents and day care users so that each person is enabled 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 and communicate clearly and the ability to work as part of a team. You should also have SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent), in the absence of this - you must have the ability to undertake and achieve this qualification - 36 months after 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 as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Adults (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

This post is on an as and when basis to cover absences of permanent staff. 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 15 December 2025