Relief Social Care Assistant, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network

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Social Care Assistant
Short Breaks and Supported Living Network
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£16.38 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to Senior Social Care Worker and Registered Manager.

The purpose of this role is to offer support to adults with learning disabilities who live in their own homes and with families/carers in the community.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are able to work both on an individual basis and as a member of a team. You will adopt a person centred approach to deliver a high standard of flexible and responsive care to service users within the Supported Accommodation and Short Breaks. You will provide support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence, including support and assistance to help them access community facilities.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 28 June 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact the Senior Social Care Worker on 01856 871431.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.