Home Carer - ARB17352

My Council Works; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to join their homecare team in Campbeltown. The role involves providing community-based support to vulnerable people in their homes. Applicants should be willing to work flexibly and possess SVQ 2 in health and social care or a willingness to achieve this qualification. The position includes various benefits, such as a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Candidates must undertake mandatory training as advised by line manager.
• Willingness to work flexibly within an existing rota pattern.
• Registration with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based care in clients' homes.
• Support vulnerable people to live full and meaningful lives.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Caring attitude

Understanding of vulnerable people's issues

Education

SVQ 2 health and social care

Job description

Location:: Campbeltown Hospital, Ralston Road, Campbeltown, PA28 6LEService: Health and Social Care PartnershipClosing Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join our Kintyre Homecare team.Prospective candidates both with experience, or looking for a new challenge, should be willing to learn new skills appropriate to the role and relevant to helping support vulnerable people in their own homes live full and meaningful lives.Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place **to have a great career**, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.The Post is community based, providing care in clients homes.Prospective candidates should be enthusiastic, caring and have an understanding of the daily issues surrounding the most vulnerable people in our society.Candidates should have SVQ 2 health and social care or willingness to work towards this qualification.Candidates must agree to undertake mandatory training as advised by line manager.Candidates must be available to work flexibly within an existing rota pattern.The role is required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.Candidates are required to complete PVG application upon successful interview and job offer.Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.Learn more here , , , , ,,Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.## Applicants should note that:-* Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.* This post is not suitable for job share.* The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.* The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (**Exclusions and Exceptions**) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.* This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults.* This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).To apply for this vacancy, please click on the **Apply Now** button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is:Sarah Livingstone & Liz Collett, Home Care OrganisersContact Telephone Number: 01586 559010Email: [e-mail] **Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.** Please also note that we ***do not*** accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the **Apply Now** button on this page. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit