Social Care Worker, Ardseileach, Isle of Lewis (2 Posts), Fixed Term - Maternity Cover - CNS05759
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,469.00 to £34,401.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Lewis, HS1 2YT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CNS05759 |
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Social Care Workers, Ardseileach, Isle of Lewis - 2 Posts - Fixed Term, Maternity Cover
30 hours per week - Post 7618, £25,515 to £27,892 p.a. (inclusive of £2,318 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)
20 hours per week - Post 2491, £17,010 to £18,595 p.a. (inclusive of £1,545 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)
You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support needs to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include 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 III 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 06 October 2025
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