Modern Apprentice Social Care Worker - North Haven Care Services - SIC09055
| Company: | Shetland Islands Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.07 to £15.21 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Brae, ZE2 9TY |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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The purpose of the job is to learn how to attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of people in their own homes and/or in a residential, supported accommodation, short break or day-support setting. To learn how to provide person-centred support in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
Modern Apprentices must apply for and maintain registered status with Scottish Social Services Council,
the registering body for the period of their employment.
In accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC); all Social Work Service workers must adhere to the following Codes of Practice:
https://www.sssc.uk.com/knowledgebase/article/KA-02412/en-us
The SSSC have a Continuous Learning Framework and the Modern Apprentice should be aware of its content
https://lms.learn.sssc.uk.com/
The Modern Apprentice will, over a two year period, complete an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 6 and gain practical experience.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
www.shetland.gov.uk
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is SLGLW / AB
- Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
- Temporary Part Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
- Temporary contract for a period of approximately 2 years.
- Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
- The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
- A relocation package does not apply to this post
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
- 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.
This post is based at North Haven Care Services, Brae, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Chris Giblin, Team Leader - 01595 744083 - chris.giblin@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032
.
Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. 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. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
Find out more about:
Living and working in Shetland
:
here
The Shetland Islands Council:
here
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