Social Care Assistant, Ardseileach (7624) - CNS05840

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Social Care Assistant to support adults with needs in actively participating in community resources. You will work as part of a team to maximize inclusion and independence. Requirements include SVQ Level II in Care or the ability to attain it. This position involves the use of PPE and membership in the PVG Scheme. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary inclusive of a Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs.
• Ability to undertake and achieve SVQ Level II in Care within 36 months.
• Requires wearing and use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support adults with support needs in local resources.
• Assist in maximizing inclusion and independence.
• Provide overnight support when necessary.

Skills

Ability to listen effectively

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Understanding of support needs

Education

SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Advert

Social Care Assistant, Ardseileach (7624)
30 hours per week, Permanent
£24,060 to £24,983 per annum, inclusive of £2,318 Distant Islands Allowance

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.

You should have an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs, 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 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 10 November 2025