Relief Homecare and Reablement Assistant, Uist (3356) - CNS06562
| Company: | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.94 to £15.94 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Uist, HS7 5LA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
Summary
ADVERT:
Relief Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Uist (3356)
£15.94 per hour, inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance
The Home Care and Reablement Service is looking for relief staff who are caring, compassionate and reliable to join our team of skilled staff to support people living in our communities and enabling them to continue living at home. The service aim is to ensure a very good or excellent standard of care and support is provided at all times, based on person centred planning, compassion, dignity, respect and trust. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of people living in your local community this post could be for you. This is an extremely rewarding role and is highly valued by the recipients of the service and the wider community.
The post requires a qualification at SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification to enable registration with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
New staff into the service will be supported to gain the qualification required within a short defined timescale to allow for career progression to the post of Home Care and Reablement Worker (£32,610 - £35,639 per annum, pro rata) inclusive of Distance Islands Allowance.
A full UK driving licence is essential. The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this role.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with Adults.
It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.
Benefits for Employee:
- Fully funded SVQ Qualification in Health and Social Care.
- SSSC registration fees met by Employer
- PVG fees met by Employer
- Opportunity for career progression
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Blue Light Card
Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.
PRIOR TO APPLYING:
It is vital that you download and read all of the attached documents to this advert before completing an application form.
Guidance Notes for Applicants
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Job Description and Person Specification
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