Social Care Assistant, St Brendan's Care Home, Isle of Barra (9324) - CNS05660

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Kirkwall is seeking a dedicated Social Care Assistant to work 18.5 hours per week in a permanent role. You will help adults with support needs engage with local resources and promote their independence. The ideal candidate will have SVQ Level II in Care or the ability to obtain it within 36 months. This position requires the use of PPE and membership of the PVG Scheme.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to achieve SVQ Level II in Care within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with needs in local resources and facilities.
• Promote inclusion and independence.
• Provide overnight support if necessary.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level II in Care or equivalent

Job description

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Social Care Assistant, St brendan's Care Home, Isle of Barra (9324)
18.5 hours per week, Permanent post
£14,837 to £15,406 per annum, inclusive of £1,429 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 29 September 2025

Neach-taice Cùram Sòisealta, Dachaigh-cùraim Naoimhe Bhrianainn, Eilean Bharraigh (9324)
18.5 uair san t-seachdain, Post maireannach
£14,837 gu £15,406 gach bliadhna, a' gabhail a-steach £1,429 gach bliadhna de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach

Obraichidh tu gu dìcheallach mar bhall de sgioba a bhios a' cuideachadh 's a' brosnachadh Inbhich le Feumalachdan Taice gu bhith dèanamh feum de ghoireasan agus stòrasan ionadail, gus an in-ghabhaltas, neo-eisimeileachd agus builean dealbhaichte a mheudachadh. Faodaidh seo tachairt ann an suidheachaidhean eadar-dhealaichte, fiu's a bhith toirt taic do dhuine tron oidhche ma bhios si riatanach.

Feumaidh tuigse a bhith agad air còirichean agus uallaichidhean dhaoine le feumalachdan taice, comas èisteachd gu h-èifeachdach, conaltradh gu soilleir agus obrachadh mar bhall de sgioba. Bu chòir teisteanas SVQ Ìre II ann an Cùram (no shamhail) a bhith agad, no às aonais sin comas an teisteanas seo a ghabhail os làimh agus fhaighinn 36 mìosan - às dèidh clàradh leis an SSSC.

Tha bhith cleachdadh còmhdach-dìon PPE riatanach san obair.

Tha am post a' tighinn fo bhuaidh Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghailteach le cloinn.

Tha an tuarastal a' gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach. Thèid duine fhastadh air a' chiad ìre den rang le cuibhreachadh a bharrachd 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 agallaibhean a chumail air beulaibh dhaoine, a' toirt cothroim do thagraichean coinneachadh ris an sgioba agus beachd fhaighinn air an àrainneachd obrach.

Ceann-latha: Diluain 29 t-Sultain 2025