Waking Nights Support Worker – Flexible, Inclusive Care

Argyll and Bute Council; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is recruiting for Greenwood, a 24/7 home support environment for adults with learning and physical disabilities. The role: Support Worker-Waking Nights, with training provided. The council highlights a friendly, inclusive culture and a commitment to flexible working where possible. Closing date is 10 November 2026.

The post emphasizes PVG and SSSC registrations and offers a competitive package with benefits while delivering essential care within a dynamic team in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience would be an advantage though not essential as you will be trained in the support approaches.
• You should be passionate about supporting others and have firm ethics to ensure that the people we support have full, inclusive and meaningful lives.
• Transferable skills from children/education or other types of social care may be applicable.

Responsibilities

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• 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).

Job description

Argyll and Bute Council is recruiting for Greenwood, a 24/7 home support environment for adults with learning and physical disabilities. The role: Support Worker-Waking Nights, with training provided. The council highlights a friendly, inclusive culture and a commitment to flexible working where possible. Closing date is 10 November 2026.

The post emphasizes PVG and SSSC registrations and offers a competitive package with benefits while delivering essential care within a dynamic team in Scotland.