Social Care Worker, Bremner Court, Goathill Campus (0806/4797) - CNS05934

Goathill Campus; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Sherborne is seeking a dedicated Social Care Worker to join their team. In this role, you will promote inclusion and independence for adults with support needs, providing both day-to-day care and necessary overnight support. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain an SVQ Level III in Care qualification. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive salary rates.

Qualifications

• Understanding of rights and responsibilities of people with support needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver effective support.
• Ability to undertake and achieve SVQ Level III in Care within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and independence for individuals with support needs.
• Provide overnight support as needed.
• Wear and use PPE as required.

Skills

Effective Listening

Clear Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

SVQ Level III in Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Social Care Worker, Bremner Court, Goathill Campus (0806/4797) - CNS05934

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 27 November 2025
• Salary: £31,607.00 to £34,539.00 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 15 December 2025
• Location: UK
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: CNS05934

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Social Care Worker, Seaforth House, Goathill Campus

2 Posts – Permanent Positions

• 36 hours per week – Post 0806: £30,752 to £33,605 p.a. (inclusive of £2,916 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)
• 28.5 hours per week – Post 4797: £24,345 to £26,604 p.a. (inclusive of £2,308 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)

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 include 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 III in Care (or equivalent); in the absence of this, you must have the ability to undertake and achieve this qualification within 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 as a legal requirement of a regulated role 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 15 December 2025

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