Social Care Worker

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking Social Care Workers for 6 permanent positions at Goathill Campus. Candidates will support adults with varying needs, promoting their independence and inclusion in the community. Applicants must hold an SVQ Level III in Care or show a commitment to gaining this qualification within 36 months. Salary ranges from £15,184 to £33,186 based on the specific post, plus Distant Islands Allowance. Closing date for applications is Monday 7 July 2025.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote and support adults with support needs to maximize their inclusion and independence.
• Work in a variety of settings, potentially including overnight support.

Skills

Effective listening

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

SVQ Level III in Care

Job description

Overview

Advert: Social Care Worker, Goathill Campus

Posts: 6 permanent positions

Hours and salary (inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance):

• Post 8344 — 37 hours per week — £30,369 to £33,186
• Post 0822 — 37 hours per week — £16,826 to £18,368
• Post 0826 — 37 hours per week — £18,878 to £20,628
• Post 0827 — 30 hours per week — £24,623 to £26,907
• Post 5566 — 37 hours per week — £24,388 to £25,561
• Post 5762 — 37 hours per week — £15,184 to £16,592

Salary for all posts includes Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

Responsibilities

You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports adults with support needs to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and may include overnight support if necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs; ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly; ability to work as part of a team.
• SVQ Level III in Care (or equivalent). If not currently held, you must have the ability to undertake and achieve this qualification within 36 months after registration with the SSSC.
• Wearing and use of PPE is required.
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

Additional Information

• Salary includes Distant Islands Allowance.
• Interviews will be conducted in person, giving candidates the chance to meet the team and experience the work environment.
• Closing Date: Monday 7 July 2025.

Note

Experience statements should detail how you meet each of the essential criteria in the person specification.

Gaelic Version

Neach-obrach Cùraim Shòisealta, Àrainn Cnoc nan Gobhar – 6 Dreuchdan – Obair Mhaireannach

37 uairean a thìde gach seachdainn; Post 8344 £30,369 gu £33,186 gach bliadhna (a’ gabhail a-steach £2,859 de Chuibhreann Eileanan iomallach gach bliadhna)

uairean a thìde gach seachdain Post 0822 £16,826 gu £18,368 (a’ gabhail a-steach £1,584 de Chuibhreann Eileanan iomallach gach bliadhna)

23 uairean a thìde gach seachdain Post 0826 £18,878 gu £20,628 (a’ gabhail a-steach £1,777 de Chuibhreann Eileanan iomallach gach bliadhna)

30 uairean a thìde gach seachdain Post 0827 £24,623 gu £26,907 (a’ gabhail a-steach £2,318 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna)

uairean a thìde gach seachdain Post 5566 £24,388 gu £25,561 (a’ gabhail a-steach £2,202 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna)

uairean a thìde gach seachdain Post 5762 £15,184 gu £16,592 (a’ gabhail a-steach £1,429 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna)

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 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 III 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. San dreuchd seo, thèid ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le inbhich. Tha tuarastal na dreuchd seo 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 deatamach gun leugh thu an cunntas obrach agus an cunntas pearsanta agus thoir iomradh nad chùnntas eòlais air mar a tha thu a’ coilioneadh gach nì a thathas a’ lorg sa chùnntas phearsanta. 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 7 t-Iuchar 2025