Senior Social Care Worker - ARB18166 in Dunoon

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Friday 19 June 2026

This is an opportunity for a suitable qualified applicant with the relevant experience to join a team which is committed to providing a quality care service on a casual basis.

Senior Social Care Worker

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Social Care Worker to join our team. As a Senior Carer, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality care and supporting both residents and care staff to ensure outstanding service.

This is a part‑time post, 7.66 hours per week to be worked on a rota basis over 3 weeks.

• Previous experience in a care role in a care setting
• Experience in a senior or supervisory role (preferred)
• SVQ 4 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions
• A caring, compassionate, and patient nature
• Good understanding of safeguarding and care regulations
• Reliability and flexibility, including working shifts and weekends

Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We embrace a modern approach to work, offering flexible arrangements where possible.

Applicants should note that:

• 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).

Please note that applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page; contacting the recruiting manager is not accepted.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and belongs.