Social Care Assistant, Goathill Campus, Isle of Lewis (9630) - CNS05509

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

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Social Care Assistant for the Goathill Campus in Isle of Lewis. This permanent role involves supporting adults with support needs to actively engage in their communities while promoting inclusion and independence. Candidates should possess SVQ Level II in Care or demonstrate readiness to achieve this qualification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote and support adults with support needs.
• Assist with access to local resources and facilities.
• Provide overnight support when necessary.

Skills

Listening

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ Level II in Care

Job description

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.

Closing Date: Monday 30 June 2025