Support and Care Assistant

Perth College UHI; Perth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Perth College UHI recherche un Support and Care Assistant à temps partiel pour assurer une couverture maternité jusqu'au 9 janvier 2026. Ce rôle est essentiel pour soutenir les étudiants avec des besoins spécifiques, en leur fournissant une assistance personnalisée et en améliorant leur expérience éducative. Les candidats doivent démontrer une expérience antérieure et des compétences en communication. Un contrôle PVG sera requis.

Qualifications

• Expérience préalable de travail avec des personnes vulnérables.
• Capacité à gérer des informations confidentielles et sensibles.
• Compétences de communication excellentes.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les étudiants ayant des besoins d'assistance supplémentaires.
• Assister avec les soins personnels pour améliorer leur expérience d'apprentissage.
• Travailler dans un environnement réglementé avec les enfants.

Skills

Communication

Confidentialität

Empathy

Job description

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Part Time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 9 January 2026

28 hours per week, Term Time Only

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

We are looking to appoint a Support and Care Assistant to join our team on a fixed term basis for maternity cover. This role provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual to join our dedicated SVS team.

You will support our students with additional support needs and/or learning disabilities and assist with personal care, improving their overall learning experience.

You should be able to demonstrate previous experience of working with vulnerable people and have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills and can liaise with others in a professional manner.

Closing date: 23:30 on Thursday 24 July 2025.

Interviews provisionally to be held week commencing 4 August 2025.

This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children and protected adults.