Community Care Assistant

Job Vacancy

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team and work alongside the Midlothian Homecare Reablement Occupational Therapists assisting people to reach their goals and be as independent as possible. You will be working in the community, visiting people at home, assessing for simple equipment and adaptations, assisting the OTs with manual handling and supporting with rehabilitation and goal setting.

You need to enjoy working with people and be able to work independently within a community setting. You need to be adaptable and comfortable carrying out a range of practical tasks. You need to have good communication and organisational skills. Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE

Jobholders should hold an SVQ2 in Care or related discipline and hold a current driving license.

CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 18th August 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Friday 4th September 2026 

Job Advert

Position Title: Community Care Assistant

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Location: Old Bonnyrigg Health Centre

Contract Status: Permanent 

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,554.06 per annum. 

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also 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

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.