Relief Social Care Assistant, Goathill Campus (3059) - CNS06626

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief Social Care Assistant at Goathill Campus is responsible for promoting and supporting Adults with Support Needs to take part in local resources and facilities to maximise inclusion, independence, and planned outcomes. The role involves working in various settings and may include overnight support if needed.

Applicants should have SVQ Level II in Care (or be able to achieve it within 36 months of registration).

Qualifications

• SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent) is required or the ability to obtain it within 36 months after registration with the SSSC.
• Ability to read the job description and meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
• Understanding the rights and responsibilities of people with support needs; ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support Adults with Support Needs to participate in local resources and facilities.
• Work as part of a team across a variety of settings, including potential overnight support.
• Wear and use PPE as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Listening

PPE usage

Education

SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Relief Social Care Assistant, Goathill Campus (3059) - CNS06626

Relief Social Care Assistant, Goathill Campus (3059)

£15.94 per hour (inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance per hour)

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.

The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this role.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Adults (

).

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 9 November 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance..

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.