Community Care Worker

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £19.45 - £21.75

Days and Hours of Work:
Working between Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Days of working are negotiable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work with us in out Adult Social Work Team , East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while working in one of Scotland’s most forward-thinking and supportive social work teams?

East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership is proud to serve a diverse and vibrant semi-rural population of around 110,000 residents. With excellent transport links by road and rail, our location offers easy access from Fife, the Lothians, and the Scottish Borders—making it a great place to live and work.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Care Worker to join our dynamic Adult Social Work Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is consistently recognised for its high performance and commitment to reducing waiting times and improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.

Our team provides support to adults across a wide spectrum of needs, including:

• Older adults
• Individuals with acute and enduring mental health conditions
• People living with physical disabilities
• Adults with autism and neurodiverse needs

As a Community Care Worker, you will play a vital role in:

• Holistic assessment and person-centred care planning
• Case management and regular reviews
• Participating in our fast-paced duty system to respond to urgent needs

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to working across varied responsibilities
• Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment
• A commitment to promoting dignity, choice, and independence for the people we support

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to a service that is making a real impact across East Lothian

If you’re passionate about working alongside us in Adult Social Work and want to be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence—we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Kimberly Moran, Team Manager on kmoran@eastlothian.gov.uk

Job Details

Co-ordinate the provision of a range of services to meet the assessed needs of individuals requiring assistant, to enable them to maintain and maximise their independence.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to HNC or SVQ level 3 in social care, or equivalent, and be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.

If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.