Dental Nurse jobs in United States

Location: Taigh A Chridhe Uile Naomh Daliburgh Lochboisdale Isle of South Uist, HS8 5SS

Salary: £29,675 - £30,813 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Social Care Assistant, TACUN Care Home, Uist (3879)
20 hours per week, Permanent post
£16,040 to £16,655 per annum, inclusive of £1,545 per annum Distant Islands Allowance

You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include the 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 II 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.

Closing Date: Monday 25 August 2025