Social Care Worker 2, Portree - HGH19135

Highland Council; Portree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Portree is looking for a Childrens Services Worker 1 to provide direct care to children and young people. The role involves collaborating with various professionals to support disabled children and their families. Applicants must have experience working with children affected by severe disabilities and hold necessary qualifications like HNC and SVQ Level 3. This position offers part-time hours and continuous development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registration with SSSC is required.
• Experience with children affected by severe disabilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to children and young people.
• Collaborate with professionals in Care & Learning, Education, and Health.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Education

HNC and SVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Childrens Services Worker 1

Location: Portree

Hours: 21 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £18,891 - £20,955 p.a. Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Dianne Henderson

Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose:

• To provide direct care to children and young people who attend Skye Respite Service for day-care or overnight respite.
• To collaborate closely with other professionals in Care & Learning, Education, Health, and Voluntary Agencies, to assess the needs of children affected by disability and their families and provide integrated services to support them.
• To work in partnership with parents and carers.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, contact HR Transactions Team at T: 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will typically be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Requirements

• Registration with SSSC and willingness to undertake necessary qualifications (HNC and SVQ Level 3).
• Experience working with children and young people affected by severe disabilities, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

This position is classified as a regulated role. An Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on nationality and recent residency history, particularly if you do not meet the specified criteria of UK or certain EU countries and residency conditions.

Please note that obtaining the Overseas Criminal Record Check is your responsibility, and you will cover any associated costs.