Adult Services provides support to adults over the age of 16 years who have assessed needs. 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.
Social Care Workers are responsible for providing direct support to individuals in a variety of settings. This can include in their own home or supported tenancy, within Care Inspectorate registered services (supported vocational activity or short breaks) and in the community, enabling the individual to achieve their goals, identified priorities and personal outcomes.
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
Permanent Part Time post for 20.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. A relocation package does not apply to this post
We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
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If you’re a kind, compassionate person who’d like to make a difference to people’s lives, then social care could be the right career for you.
The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. xkybehq Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.