Social Care Assistant, Goathill Campus, Isle of Lewis (9630)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care provider seeks a part-time Social Care Assistant for Goathill Campus, Isle of Lewis. You will join a dedicated team promoting independence for adults with support needs in various settings. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills, along with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Understanding of rights and responsibilities of people with support needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support independence.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with support needs to actively participate in local resources.
• Promote independence and achieve planned outcomes.

Skills

Effective Listening

Teamwork

Clear Communication

Education

SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Location: Goathill Campus Sinclair Avenue Stornoway Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AP

Salary: £27,877 - £28,928 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Advert

Social Care Assistant, Goathill Campus, Isle of Lewis (9630)
36 hours per week, Permanent post
£27,877 to £28,928 per annum, inclusive of £2,781 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.