Social Care Assistant x3, Deans House, 509.10 - WEL10818


Company:	West Lothian Council current
Salary:	£26,785 to £27,235 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Livingston, EH54 8DH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

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30 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent, 14% shift allowance

Deans House is a residential care home for adults with learning disabilities based in Livingston. The service supports individuals to engage in a wide range of meaningful community activities, helping them achieve their personal outcomes, goals and aspirations. We promote independence and support residents to develop the skills and confidence required to move on to smaller care settings or individual tenancies, where appropriate.

In addition to supporting permanent residents, the service also provides short-break and respite care, offering individuals the opportunity to enjoy a varied programme of activities and personalised support throughout their stay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and committed individual to join our team as a

part-time Social Care Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and support. This will be in line with West Lothian Council policies and procedures, Care Inspectorate standards, and relevant national strategies and guidance.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

Have experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities.

Have experience in care planning and delivering person-centred support.

Hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent qualification).

Have experience of working effectively as part of a team.

The successful candidate must be willing to progress with studying working towards a SVQ3 and HNC in social care. The candidate must be willing to work towards these qualifications which will then progress them to a social care worker. It is essential that candidates only apply that are willing to progress with their studies in a specified timeframe.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals using verbal, written and alternative communication methods.

The ability to remain calm and professional when working under pressure.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.

A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support.

Experience of working within a residential care setting is desirable, along with an understanding of trauma-informed practice. Experience of supporting individuals within a residential environment and contributing to the effective day-to-day operation of the service would be advantageous.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Additional Information

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

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