Social Care Workers (Entry/Main) – Community Care Resources
We provide person‑centred services to adults with identified care needs through Day Care, Care at Home and Residential Services.
Responsibilities
* Provide direct support to individuals in a variety of settings.
* Ensure high standards of care to maximise independence and dignity.
* Support people with varying abilities and complex needs to achieve their goals and personal outcomes.
* Work as part of a team, including intimate personal care, developing daily living skills, training, social activities and other meaningful activities in accordance with individual needs and wishes, while supporting individuals to avoid danger and harm.
* Demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values of respect, collaboration, participation, dignity and empowerment.
Benefits
* Excellent salary and conditions.
* Distant Islands allowance.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Local Government Pension scheme.
* Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
* Varied and interesting workload.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Various other employee benefits.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice; a full driving licence is highly desirable and may be essential.
* Preferred candidates must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or provide an update prior to offer.
* Candidate must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) upon starting employment.
* Grade of the post: G/H.
* Rate of pay includes Distant Islands allowance of £1.5523 per hour.
* Permanent full‑time (up to 37 hours per week) and part‑time posts available (52.18 weeks per year).
* No relocation package is offered for this post.
* Interview expenses will be paid from within Shetland.
* Ability to travel in Shetland where public transport is limited.
Additional Information
The post is based at Isleshavn Care Centre, Mid Yell, Yell, Shetland. Flexible working arrangements are available.
For further details relating to this post, please contact Nadine Weiland, Team Leader – 07341 500 969 – nadine.weiland@shetland.gov.uk.
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