Senior Social Care Worker, Trianaid (7098) - CNS05442

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Senior Social Care Worker for a permanent position in Trianaid. This role involves supervising staff, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with the Regulation of Care. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and an SVQ lll qualification or the ability to obtain it. The position includes a salary range of £37,083 to £40,941, reflecting the seniority and duties involved.

Qualifications

• Experience of leadership in a social care setting is essential.
• Ability to undertake and achieve SVQ lll within 36 months of registration with SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff within a social care setting.
• Deputise in the absence of the Manager to ensure compliance with care regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Education

SVQ lll or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Social Care Worker, Trianaid (7098)
37 hours per week, Permanent post
£37,083 to £40,941 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 per annum Distant Islands Allowance

You will supervise and manage staff within a social care setting and deputise in the absence of the Manager to ensure the operational running of the service and its compliance with the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001.

Experience of leadership in a social care setting and SVQ lll (or equivalent) is essential. In the absence of this you must have the ability to undertake and achieve this qualification 36 months after registration with the SSSC. You will work as part of a team on a shift basis.

The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this post.

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.

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 16 June 2025

Ard Neach-cùram Sòisealta, Trianaid (7098)
37 uair gach seachdain, Post maireannach
£37,083 gu £40,941 gach bliadhna, a' gabhail a-steach £2,859 gach bliadhna, Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach

Bidh thu a' stiùireadh 's a cumail rian air luchd-obrach ann an àrainneachd cùram sòisealta agus a' gabhail àite a' Mhanaidseir gus an t-seirbheis a chumail a' dol agus gu bheilear a' coileanadh Achd Reachdas Cùraim (Alba) 2001.

Tha eòlas air ceannardas ann an àrainneachd cùram sòisealta agus teisteanas SVQIII (no shamhail) riatanach. Mur a bheil seo agad, feumaidh tu a bhith comasach air an teisteanas fhaighinn ann an 36 mìos an dèidh clàradh leis an SSSC. Bidh thu ag obair nad bhall de sgioba air stèidh shioftaichean.

Tha a bhith caitheamh còdhach dìon PPE riatanach san dreuchd.

Tha am post a' tighinn fo bhuaidh Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghailteach le inbhich.

Tha an tuarastal a' gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach. Thèid an neach a shoirbhicheas fhastadh air a' chiad ìre den rang le cuibhrean ga chur ris gach bliadhna.

Tha e riatanach gun leugh thu an cunntas obrach agus an sònrachadh pearsanta s gun toir thu iomradh air mar a tha thu a' coilionadh gach slat-tomhais air a bheilear a' toirt iomraidh anns an t-sònrachadh-phearsanta nad aithisg eòlais.

Thèid agallaibhean a chumail air beulaibh dhaoine, a' toirt cothroim do thagraichean coinneachadh ris an sgioba agus beachd fhaighinn air an àrainneachd obrach.

Ceann-latha: Diluain 16 An t-Ògmhios 2025