At a Glance
- Tasks: Support people in the community to live independently with compassion and care.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in local lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and support for qualifications.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent; full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 14547 - 15104 £ per year.
17.5 hours per week, Permanent Position, £14,547 to £15,104 p.a. (inclusive of £1,417 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)
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. 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.
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.
Responsibilities- Support people living in the community and enable them to continue living at home, providing home care and reablement services.
- Deliver care based on person-centred planning, with compassion, dignity, respect and trust.
- Contribute to high standards of care and support as part of a team of skilled staff.
- SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification to enable registration with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
- New staff will be supported to gain the required qualification within a defined timescale to enable progression to the Home Care and Reablement Worker role.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
- The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this role.
- Subject to membership of the PVG Scheme for regulated work with Adults.
Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Career progression to the post of Home Care and Reablement Worker (£32,610 - £35,639 per annum, pro rata) is available.
Application informationInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2026
Homecare & Reablement Assistants, Barra (4705) - CNS06340 in Kirkwall employer: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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