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Social Care Worker – Practitioner, Adult Services
We seek a compassionate, respectful, and empathetic Social Care Worker to support individuals with learning disability or autism. This role involves assisting adult service users to live independently in their own homes, at Day Support and meaningful activity venues, or during short‑break respite.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to individuals in a variety of settings.
- Ensure high standards of care and support to help individuals retain their independence and dignity.
- Encourage individuals to achieve personal goals and outcomes.
- Work within a team to deliver personal care, daily living skills training, social activities and other meaningful activities.
- Promote safety, avoid danger and harm for all service users.
- Demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values: Respect, Collaboration, Participation & Dignity, and Empowerment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable commitment to SSSC core values.
- Full valid driving licence (driving across the Shetland islands is required).
- Experience working in community or residential settings with adults with complex needs.
- Preferred: fully qualified Social Care Worker.
Benefits
- Competitive salary inclusive of a Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
Conditions of Employment
- Permanent part‑time post of 35.0 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year.
- Post located at Mental Health Community Support Services, Annsbrae House, Lerwick, Shetland.
- Hands‑on travel required; extent of travel will be confirmed in the selection process.
- Candidate must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or update their PVG status before formal offer.
Applications will be accepted through the standard council recruitment process.
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Location: Lerwick
Job Description:
Social Care Worker – Practitioner, Adult Services
We seek a compassionate, respectful, and empathetic Social Care Worker to support individuals with learning disability or autism. This role involves assisting adult service users to live independently in their own homes, at Day Support and meaningful activity venues, or during short‑break respite.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to individuals in a variety of settings.
- Ensure high standards of care and support to help individuals retain their independence and dignity.
- Encourage individuals to achieve personal goals and outcomes.
- Work within a team to deliver personal care, daily living skills training, social activities and other meaningful activities.
- Promote safety, avoid danger and harm for all service users.
- Demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values: Respect, Collaboration, Participation & Dignity, and Empowerment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable commitment to SSSC core values.
- Full valid driving licence (driving across the Shetland islands is required).
- Experience working in community or residential settings with adults with complex needs.
- Preferred: fully qualified Social Care Worker.
Benefits
- Competitive salary inclusive of a Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
Conditions of Employment
- Permanent part‑time post of 35.0 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year.
- Post located at Mental Health Community Support Services, Annsbrae House, Lerwick, Shetland.
- Hands‑on travel required; extent of travel will be confirmed in the selection process.
- Candidate must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or update their PVG status before formal offer.
Applications will be accepted through the standard council recruitment process.
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Posted: May 17th, 2026