Job Description
Social Care Worker, Goathill Campus (0802/0822/8344)
\n 1 X 24 hours per week, Permanent Position,
\n £21,152 to £23,117 p.a. (inclusive of £1,944 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)
\n 2 X 37 hours per week, Permanent Position,
\n £32,610 to £35,639 p.a. (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)
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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.
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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.
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This role requires the wearing and use of PPE.
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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.scot).
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It is vital you read the attached 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.
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Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
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Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026
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Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.
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Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.
PRIOR TO APPLYING:\n
It is vital that you download and read all of the attached documents to this advert before completing an application form.
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Guidance Notes for Applicants will explain our recruitment process and how to complete key information on your application so that you have the best chance of showcasing your skills and experience.
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Job Description and Person Specification must be read in order to complete the ‘Experience’ part of the application. You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.
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If either of the attachments mentioned above are missing or cannot be opened, please email human.resources@cne-siar.gov.uk to request copies before applying for this position.
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Download and save the job description, person specification and any additional documents from the vacancy job advert as you will be unable to access these once the vacancy has closed.
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Download and save the job description, person specification and any additional documents from the vacancy job advert as you will be unable to access these once the vacancy has closed.
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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. However, all application responses must be your own work and accurately reflect your knowledge, skills and abilities, experience, qualifications, and achievements.
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Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is authentic and based on your own experience.
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Application Updates:Please ensure your email address is entered correctly, as all correspondence regarding your application will be sent by email. We also recommend checking your inbox, junk folder, and your MyJobScotland account regularly for updates.
ADVERT:\n
Neach-obrach Cùraim Shòisealta, Àrainn Cnoc nan Gobhar (0802/0822/8344)
\n 1 X 24 uairean a thìde gach seachdain, Dreuchd Mhaireannach,
\n £21,152 gu £23,117 gach bliadhna (a’ gabhail a-steach £1,944 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna)
\n 2 X 37 uairean a thìde gach seachdain, Dreuchd Mhaireannach,
\n £32,610 gu £35,639 gach bliadhna (a’ gabhail a-steach £2,997 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna)
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Bidh thu ag obair gu dealasach mar phàirt de sgioba a bhios ag adhartachadh agus a’ cur taic ri Inbhich le Feumalachdan Taice gus an urrainn dhaibh pàirt a ghabhail ann an goireasan ionadail, agus an in-ghabhaltas, neo-eisimeileachd agus builean dealbhaichte a mheudachadh. Dh’fhaodadh seo a bhith ann am measgachadh de shuidheachaidhean, agus a bhith a’ toirt taic do dhuine tron oidhche ma bhios sin riatanach.
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Bu chòir tuigse a bhith agad air còraichean agus dleastanasan dhaoine le feumalachdan taice, agus an comas a bhith ag èisteachd gu h-èifeachdach, a’ conaltradh gu soilleir agus ag obair mar phàirt de sgioba. Bu chòir teisteanas SVQ Ìre II ann an Cùram (no teisteanas co-ionann) a bhith agad. Mur a h-eil seo agad, feumaidh comas a bhith agad an teisteanas seo a ghabhail os làimh agus a choileanadh – 36 mìosan an dèidh clàradh le SSSC.
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Tha cleachdadh còmhdach-dìon PPE riatanach san obair seo.
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Feumaidh tu ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le inbhich san dreuchd seo.
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Tha e riatanach gun leugh thu an cunntas-obrach agus an sònrachadh pearsanta ’s gun toir thu iomradh air mar a tha thu a’ coileanadh gach slat-tomhais air a bheilear a’ toirt iomradh anns an t-sònrachadh phearsanta nad aithisg eòlais.
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Thèid agallamhan a chumail an làthair gu pearsanta, a’ toirt cothrom dha tagraichean coinneachadh ris an sgioba agus agus beachd fhaighinn air ar àrainneachd obrach.
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Ceann-latha: Diluain 19 Dàmhar 2026
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Tha tuartastal na dreuchd seo a’ gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach. Thèid an neach fhastadh air a’ chiad ìre den rang.
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Bithibh mothachail nach eile pàirt-phàigheadh ri fhaotainn, no air a thabhann, airson na h-obrach seo.
MUS CUIR THU TAGRADH A-STEACH:\n
Dèan cinnteach gum fosgail agus gun leugh thu gach bileag a tha an cois an t-sanais seo mus lìon thu a’ bhileag tagraidh.
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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.
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Feumar anCunntas Obrach agus an Sònrachadh Pearsanta a leughadh gus an earrann mu ‘Eòlas’ den tagradh a lìonadh. Bu chòir dhut a dhol a rèir an t-Sònrachaidh Phearsanta gus cunntas mionaideach a thoirt air mar a tha thu a’ coileanadh gach puing agus eisimpleirean a thoirt seachad mar dhearbhadh.
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Dèan leth-bhreac agus sàbhail an cunntas obrach, an sònrachadh pearsanta agus bileag sam bith eile bhon t-sanas oir cha tèid agad air am faotainn aon uair agus gun tèid am fiosrachadh mun obair a thoirt sìos.
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FaodarGoireasan Tuigse Innealta (AI) a leithidCopilot agus ChatGPTa chleachdadh gus do chuideachadh a’ deasachadh tagraidh, mar eisimpleir airson beachdan a thional no gràmar no litreachadh a cheartachadh. Ach, ’s e d’ obair fhèin a dh’fheumas a bhith ann am fiosrachadh sam bith a thèid dhan tagradh a thaobh d’ eòlais, sgilean agus comais, d’ fhiosrachaidh, do theisteanasan agus na choilean thu.
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’S mathaid nach tèid gabhailri tagraidhean a tha cus an innibh Tuigse Innealta. Le bhith a’ cur a-steach tagraidh, tha thu a’ dearbhadh gu bheil am fiosrachadh fìrinneach agus stèidhichte air d’ eòlas fhèin.
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Social Care Worker, Goathill Campus (0802/0822/8344) - CNS06556 in Stornoway 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.
