Social Care Worker, Harris House, Isle of Harris (11286)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Harris; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a part-time Social Care Worker for Harris House. This permanent position involves assisting adults with support needs to enhance their inclusion and independence, within a team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates should hold an SVQ Level III in Care and excel in communication and teamwork. The role includes varied responsibilities, including overnight support where necessary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote and support Adults with Support needs to maximise their inclusion and independence.
• Work within a team, including managing overnight support needs.
• Wear and use PPE as required.

Skills

Effective Listening

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level III in Care or equivalent

Job description

Location: Harris House Leverhulme Road Tarbert Isle of Harris, HS3 3DD

Salary: £30,369 - £33,186 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Advert

Social Care Worker, Harris House18.5 hours Per Week, Permanent post
£15,184 to £16,592 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 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 - 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.