Home Carer

Department: Health and Social Care Partnership 

Closing Date: Friday 15th December 2023

Are you interested in working as part of a team, providing care and support that enables people to stay safe and well in their own home?  We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate people to join our Care at Home Team based in Islay to support members of the community to maintain their independence at home and achieve their personal aims and objectives.   

This role includes assisting with Personal Care and Reablement practice.  We provide paid comprehensive induction and training for all staff.  For those seeking regular, scheduled work there is a rolling rota pattern. 

The hours for this post are flexible so if you are interested in this post but feel the hours aren’t suitable please contact us to discuss options.

If you are looking for employment that is more flexible, our service is always looking for Casual Workers to provide ad hoc support on variable hours.   

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible. 

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements. 
• These posts are not suitable for job share. 
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.  
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to these posts.  
• These posts require Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults.   
• These posts require registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). 

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:-

 

Alison Stewart, Home Care Organiser

Contact Telephone Number: 01496 301351

Email: islayhomecare@argyll-bute.gov.uk

  

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.  

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.  

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy