Relief Social Care Assistant, St Brendans (3068) - CNS05661
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.38 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | Barra, HS9 5XE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CNS05661 |
Summary
Advert
Relief Social Care Assistant, St Brendan’s, Isle of Barra
£15.38 per hour (inclusive of £1.48 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 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 01 September 2025
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