Social Care Officer - ABS48125


Company:	Aberdeenshire Council
Salary:	£21,889 - £22,463
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterhead, AB42 3DY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established residential team supporting adults with learning disabilities.

The role involves working a variety of shift patterns, including:

7:00am to 3:00pm

8:00am to 1:00pm

2:30pm to 10:00pm

Sleep-in shifts from 11:00pm to 7:00am

The position is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for six months, although this will be subject to review.

The preferred candidates will have previous experience working in a residential care setting with adults who have learning disabilities.

There are currently four vacancies available, each offering 25 contracted hours per week. Sleep-in shifts are available in addition to the contracted hours and are paid separately.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to work toward continuous improvement of the post for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 10/02/2027

Informal enquiries to Debbie Winfield - 07721752391

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.

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