Social Care Worker - ARB16852

Argyll and Bute Council; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in Scotland seeks a dedicated individual to join the care team at Kintyre Care Centre. You will assist residents with personal care, manage daily notes, and contribute to care plans. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and an understanding of elderly needs. The position emphasizes a supportive and flexible working environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Not suitable for job share.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with their daily lives, including Personal Care and Moving and Handling.
• Assist with meals and write Daily Notes.
• Support Senior Care Staff/Managers in the day-to-day running of the unit.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of elderly care needs

Flexibility

Job description

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025

Overview

We are looking for someone to join our friendly Team here at Kintyre Care Centre, to improve our Residents daily lives, providing individual care and support and enriching their Lives. We are looking for good communication skills and able to work in an ever changing environment.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

You will be based in Kintyre Care Centre, Campbeltown. You will be required to assist our Residents with their daily lives, this will include Personal Care, Moving and Handling, assisting with meals, writing Daily Notes, writing care plans, work as an individual or as part of a Team, support Senior Care Staf/Managers in the day to day running of the unit, have understanding of the needs of the Elderly. Be flexible.

PVG will be applied for.

Supportive nature.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with their daily lives, including Personal Care and Moving and Handling
• Assist with meals and write Daily Notes
• Write care plans and contribute to the unit’s day-to-day running
• Work as an individual or as part of a team; support Senior Care Staff/Managers
• Understand and respond to the needs of the Elderly; be flexible

Requirements

• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post
• This post is not suitable for job share
• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Generous leave entitlement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres
• Wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for learning and career growth
• Flexible first approach to working where possible

How to apply

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If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is Maree Townsend - Deputy Manager. Telephone [phone]; Email [e-mail]

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We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy