Social Care Assistant, St Brendan's Care Home, Isle of Barra (0924)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is looking for a Social Care Assistant at St Brendan's Care Home, Isle of Barra. You will be a key team member in supporting adults with varying needs to ensure their inclusion and independence while meeting expected outcomes. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive pay including a Distant Islands Allowance and requires a commitment to care qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote and support adults with support needs.
• Maximise inclusion and independence.
• Overnight support when necessary.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Listening

Education

SVQ Level II in Care

Job description

Location: St Brendans Horve Castlebay Isle of Barra, HS9 5XE

Salary: £28,652 - £29,732 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Advert

Social Care Assistant, St brendan's Care Home, Isle of Barra (0924)
37 hours per week, Permanent post
£28,652 to £29,732 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.

Please see attached 'Job Description & Person Specification ' for further information.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.