At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities or autism to live independently and achieve their goals.
- Company: Join Shetland Islands Council, dedicated to providing excellent social care services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, flexible working, and great training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a fulfilling career in a beautiful location with a strong community spirit.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Compassionate attitude and willingness to learn; experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Social Care Worker (Entry/Main) - Adult Services
‘Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference to someone’s life?’ Can you show us how you would treat the people we support, with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you kind, caring and compassionate and a good listener who is patient? If caring comes naturally to you and you find reward in supporting people, this could be the perfect job for you!
Although experience and qualifications are always desirable, for Entry Grade Social Care Workers your personal values and attitude are the most important attributes. We are looking for thoughtful, caring and inspiring people to join our team!
Adult Services – what we do:
The people who use our services (individuals) have additional support needs associated with learning disability or autism and require support to continue to live independently in their own homes, to attend Day Support and meaningful activity or have short break respite.
What you’ll be doing:
- You will be responsible for providing direct support to individuals in a variety of settings.
- You will play a key role ensuring that individuals receive high standards of care and support to help retain their potential level of independence and dignity throughout their lives.
- You will support people with varying abilities and complex needs, enabling them to achieve their goals, identified priorities and personal outcomes.
- You will work as part of a team to provide the highest quality of care. This may include intimate personal care, developing daily living skills, training, social activities and other meaningful activity in accordance with their identified needs and wishes, whilst supporting individuals, as far as possible, to avoid danger and harm.
You must evidence that you can demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values of; Respect, Collaboration, Participation & Dignity and Empowerment.
What’s in it for you?
Your benefit package includes:
- Excellent Salary and Conditions
- Distant islands allowance
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- A varied and interesting workload
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Various other employee benefits
Do you share our values? In Shetland Islands Council, Excellent service is at the heart of everything we do. We provide excellent service by taking personal responsibility and working well together. It is important that you share our values and would demonstrate this by:
- Providing an excellent level of service, by making sure you understand, meet and manage our service users’ needs.
- Working in an open and honest way, reflecting on your performance and looking for opportunities to improve and develop.
- Having a positive attitude by being open-minded, fair, respectful, trustworthy and honest.
- Taking your responsibilities as an employee of the council seriously.
Social Care Workers shall provide care in a variety of settings including within the community. Therefore the worker will, in the majority of cases, be required to travel to undertake their duties. An ability to drive with a full driving licence is therefore highly desirable and may be essential depending on the demands of the service.
Above all else we’re looking for someone who’s compassionate, respectful, empathetic and honest, with a values and integrity to make a very real and positive difference to the people we support.
This post is based at Newcraigielea, Lerwick, Shetland.
Social Care Worker - Newcraigielea - SIC08913 in Lerwick employer: Shetland Islands Council
Join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to fostering the growth and development of children in our Early Learning and Childcare settings. Our organisation prioritises employee well-being with flexible working hours, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work culture that values each individual's contributions. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on young lives while advancing your career.
