Community Support Worker - MOR11406

Moray; Elgin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a part-time Community Support Worker in Elgin, responsible for providing care and support to individuals with disabilities. You will assist with household tasks, promote independence, and enable social integration for service users. This role requires experience in dealing with adults with learning disabilities, as well as active listening and communication skills. A valid driving licence is required to travel between various locations. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Mandatory SSSC registration for new and existing staff.
• Willingness to undertake SVQ qualification.
• Full Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with household tasks and finances.
• Promote independence and social integration.

Skills

Experience with adults with learning disabilities

Active listening and communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Confident approach to challenging situations

Organizational skills including time management

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

# Community Support WorkerRef no:: MOR11406Published:: 09/01/2026Closes:: 23/01/2026Location:: The Annexe, 2, 10 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BY * Moray Area, IV30 1BXSalary:: £26,729.30 - £28,293.85 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 30 hours per week## Job DescriptionTo work with and provide care and support to individuals with a range of disabilities or frailties who may exhibit a variety of challenging behaviours posing a range of physical and emotional challenges, or require urgent care.## Requirements* To promote the independence and develop skills for individuals.* Provide assistance and guidance/training to individuals in all household tasks* Assist individuals to manage all areas of finance, bank account, benefits, budgeting* Enable individuals to develop social skills and integrate as fully as possible into their Community* To work in different locations and services within Moray Council* To uphold social work values, to ensure good working practice including understanding and awareness of health and safety* To work positively with other agencies, parents, carers, and other services to ensure a quality provision of care for service users* Develop and contribute to the maintenance of individual’s records and support plans and act as a key worker when required General Duties* To participate in regular and ongoing training and team meetings relevant to the needs of the individuals* Be aware and follow the Health and Safety guidelines at all times## The IndividualExperience which would give insight into working with adults with a learning disability, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviour.Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy.Mandatory SSSC registration for new and existing staff.Willingness to undertake SVQ qualification.Budgeting skills.Ability to undertake household skills to a required standard.Ability to record information accuratelySelf confident and self motivatedActive listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with individual and staff at all levelsAbility to resolve problems and cope with day to day pressuresFlexible and adaptable.Ability to work independently and/or as part of an effective team.Confident approach to challenging situations.Ability to encourage and enable individualA positive and supportive attitude to individualEffective organisational skills including time managementFull Driving licence, you will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.Calm, patient and non-judgemental attitudeAppreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.Willing to accept direction/delegationMust be physically able to undertake a range of movements when carrying out personal care and domestic tasksMust be able to handle equipment/people in accordance with moving and handling regulationsFlexibility to meet the needs and demands of the serviceThis post is considered to be a 'Regulated Role' under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act is is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role within children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.Closing Date: 23 January 2026Starting Salary: £26,729.30 (pro rata)£14.18 per hourVarious contract hours availableFor further information contact: Wendy Davidson 01343 563043 - 07929826306## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement