Social Care Worker - (Various Contracts /Part Time/Drivers Only) - REF:HSCP/Various - INV06119

Inverclyde Council; Greenock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Inverclyde Council seeks a Social Care Worker for a part-time role. This position involves assisting vulnerable individuals and requires a commitment to providing high-quality support. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, with flexible working opportunities. A strong focus on employee benefits further underpins this rewarding role.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Career development support

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory PVG checks.
• Registration with HCPC or SSSC is required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work 14 hours per week, primarily during evenings (7pm to 11pm).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory checks and standards.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Job Description

Social Care Worker 14 Hrs REF: HSCP/Various

Salary: Grade 4 £27,150 - £29,555

Location: The James Watt Building, 105 Dalrymple Street, Greenock

Hours: 14 Hours Per Week

Tuck positions 7pm to 11pm

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet, available on our website: Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.

• Regularly check your emails after submitting your application. All communication regarding your application, including interview invites and offers, will be sent via email. Ensure your email is set to receive messages from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council and that they are not filtered into spam/junk folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please refer to the 'Essential Applicant Information' for more details.

• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all community members.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not hold a sponsorship license.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated work (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check is required. Some posts may require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check, while others may require a Criminal Convictions Form. All checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. Successful candidates will pay the cost of the required disclosure check.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with a regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, SSSC), you must obtain and maintain registration, including paying any associated fees. Note that local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) are available. To request these or for assistance attending/interviewing, contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or [e-mail].

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

We welcome applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists, as many skills are transferable to local government roles.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements, including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement, to help employees balance work and personal responsibilities. More details are available in our Flexible Working Policy on our Employee Benefits web page.