Social Care Worker

Ktpws; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Lerwick is seeking a Social Care Worker - Practitioner to provide vital support to adults with disabilities or autism. The role involves assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals while promoting independence and dignity. Candidates must possess a kind, compassionate nature, along with the ability to support various activities, including personal care and daily living skills. This part-time temporary position offers £20.25 - £21 per hour and requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate demeanor suitable for working with vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to support individuals in daily living activities.
• Experience or training in personal care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals in their homes and community.
• Assist with personal care while promoting independence and dignity.
• Plan and engage in meaningful activities with individuals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Personal care assistance

Education

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Job description

# Social Care Worker - Practitioner - Supported LivingRef no:: SIC08514Published:: 13/01/2026Closes:: 27/01/2026Location:: Grantfield, Lerwick, ZE1 0NTRate:: £20.25 - £21 per hourContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Advertisement DetailsAdult Services provides support to adults over the age of 16 years who have assessed needs. The people who use our services (individuals) have additional support needs associated with learning disability or autism and require support to continue to live independently in their own homes, to attend day support and meaningful activity or have short break respite.Social Care Worker Practitioners are responsible for providing direct support to individuals and the team in a variety of settings. This can include in an individuals’ own home or supported tenancy, within a Care Inspectorate registered service (supported vocational activity or short breaks), and in the community, enabling the individual to achieve their goals, identified priorities and personal outcomes.The Social Care Worker Practitioner’s role includes ensuring that individuals receive high standards of care and support to help retain their potential level of independence and dignity throughout their lives. This can include; intimate personal care, developing daily living skills, training, social activities, session planning and other meaningful activity in accordance with their identified needs and wishes, whilst supporting individuals, as far as possible, to avoid danger and harm.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Please follow the link(s) below for further information -## Additional Information* The grade of this post is I* **This post is career graded - your salary will depend on your experience and qualifications. Due to the temporary status of this post the candidate would not be supported through a qualification*** Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour* Temporary Part Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year* Temporary contract until 10/01/2027.* Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made* The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post* A relocation package does not apply to this post* We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland* You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited* We are happy to talk flexible workingDuring the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.This post is based at Supported Living, Lerwick, Shetland.**For further details relating to this post, please contact: Diane Colvin, Team Leader on 01595 744306 or email [e-mail]**If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032*.*If you’re a kind, compassionate person who’d like to make a difference to people’s lives, then social care could be the right career for you.**Information about Shetland**Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.Find out more about:Living and working in Shetland:The Shetland Islands Council:## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement