Self-Directed Support Assistant, Stornoway (9640)

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Self-Directed Support Assistant, Stornoway (9640)
37 hours per week, permanent post
£30,758 - £31,935 per annum ( inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance )

The Self-Directed Support Assistant will co-ordinate the delivery of the Self-Directed Support Act (2013) including providing information, advice and support to people who access Direct Payments.

You will co-ordinate a range of projects/areas of work across Direct Payments policy, professional practice, and guidance. You should have an understanding of the needs of the client group.

It is essential that you hold a SVQ Level 2 – Administration, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience. You will have a good knowledge of effective customer care, office procedures, Health & Social Care Services and Self-Directed Support.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, competent use of IT Systems and customer service experience are essential for this post. It is essential that you are highly motivated, have the ability to work collaboratively with others and the ability to work on own initiative.

This position is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure by Disclosure Scotland (Disclosure levels - mygov.scot).

Please note that the Comhairle operates security measures to protect its information and systems. Employees are required to comply with information security policies and may be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or other approved authentication methods when accessing Comhairle systems.

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 23 November 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

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Job Description and Person Specification must be read in order to complete the ‘Experience’ part of the application.  You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.

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