Social Care Assistant, Bremner Court, Goathill Campus, Stornoway (11327) - CNS05762

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in the UK is seeking a dedicated Social Care Assistant to work at Bremner Court, Stornoway. The role involves supporting adults with various needs, enhancing their independence and community involvement. Candidates should possess or be willing to achieve SVQ Level II in Care. A competitive salary and permanent position are offered, alongside the requirement for PPE use and PVG membership.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the ability to undertake SVQ Level II in Care within 36 months of registration.
• Experience in supporting individuals with needs is an asset.
• Candidates should be able to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support adults with support needs in local resources.
• Assist with overnight support needs when necessary.
• Communicate effectively and support independence.

Skills

Understanding of rights and responsibilities

Effective listening skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

SVQ Level II in Care or equivalent

Job description

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Social Care Assistant, Bremner Court, Goathill Campus, Stornoway (11327)
37 hours per week, Permanent
£29,675 to £30,813 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 per annum 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 6 October 2025

Neach-cuideachaidh Cùraim Shòisealta, Ceàrnan Bhreamnair, Àrainn Cnoc nan Gobhar, Steòrnabhagh (11327)
37 uairean a thìde gach seachdain, Maireannach
£29,675 gu £30,813 gach bliadhna, a' gabhail a-steach £2,859 gach bliadhna de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach

Bidh thu ag obair gu dealasach mar phàirt de sgioba a bhios ag adhartachadh agus a' cur taic ri Inbhich le Feumalachdan Taice gus an urrainn dhaibh pàirt gnìomhach a ghabhail ann an goireasan ionadail, agus an in-ghabhaltas, neo-eisimeileachd agus builean dealbhaichte a mheudachadh. Dh'fhaodadh seo a bhith ann am measgachadh de shuidheachaidhean, agus a bhith a' toirt taic do dhuine tron oidhche ma bhios sin riatanach.

Bu chòir tuigse a bhith agad air còraichean agus dleastanasan dhaoine le feumalachdan taice, agus an comas a bhith ag èisteachd gu h-èifeachdach, a' conaltradh gu soilleir agus ag obair mar phàirt de sgioba. Bu chòir teisteanas SVQ Ìre II ann an Cùram (no teisteanas co-ionann) a bhith agad. Mur a h-eil seo agad, feumaidh comas a bhith agad an teisteanas seo a ghabhail os làimh agus a choileanadh - 36 mìosan an dèidh clàradh le SSSC.

Tha cleachdadh còmhdach-dìon PPE riatanach san obair seo.

Feumaidh tu ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le inbhich san dreuchd seo.

Tha tuarastal na dreuchd a' gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach. Thèid an neach a shoirbhicheas fhastadh air a' chiad ìre den rang, le cuibhreann 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' coileanadh gach slat-tomhais air a bheilear a' toirt iomradh anns an t-sònrachadh phearsanta nad aithisg eòlais.

Thèid agallamhan a chumail an làthair gu pearsanta, a' toirt cothrom dha tagraichean coinneachadh ris an sgioba agus agus beachd fhaighinn air ar àrainneachd obrach.

Ceann-latha: Diluain 6 Dàmhair 2025