Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Lochs (8104) 21 hours per week, Permanent post £17,457 - £18,125 per annum, inclusive of £1,701 Distant Islands Allowance per annum The Home Care and Reablement Service is looking for care staff who are caring, compassionate and reliable to join our team of skilled staff to support people living in our communities and enabling them to continue living at home. The service aim is to ensure a very good or excellent standard of care and support is provided at all times, based on person centred planning, compassion, dignity, respect and trust. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of people living in your local community this post could be for you. This is an extremely rewarding role and is highly valued by the recipients of the service and the wider community. The post requires a qualification at SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification to enable registration with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council). New staff into the service will be supported to gain the qualification required within a short defined timescale to allow for career progression to the post of Home Care and Reablement Worker (£32,610 - £35,639 per annum, pro rata) inclusive of Distance Islands Allowance. A full UK driving licence is essential. This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Adults (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Key Worker Accommodation Status and Relocation Package available for eligible candidates. ~ Fully funded SVQ Qualification in Health and Social Care. ~ Opportunity for career progression ~ Employee Assistance Programme ~ Pension Scheme ~ 25 days Annual Leave per year (pro rata for part time staff) increasing to 30 days after 5 years Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as Copilot and ChatGPT, may be used to support your application preparation, for example by generating ideas or checking spelling and grammar. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed. We also recommend checking your inbox, junk folder, and your MyJobScotland account regularly for updates. Mìnichidh Notaichean Stiùiridh do Luchd-tagraidh am pròiseas fastaidh againn agus mar bu chòir am fiosrachadh as deatamaiche a lìonadh a-steach san tagradh gus an am bi deagh chothrom agad do sgilean agus d’ eòlas a thaisbeanadh.
Home Care Assistant (Permanent) employer: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
At Grianan Day Centre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Special Carers. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development, including the chance to achieve qualifications in care. Our team-oriented culture, combined with the unique benefits of working in a beautiful location, ensures that you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career.
