Social Care Assistant (Nights)

Vacancy InformationThe salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £15.16 - £16.30
Days and Hours of Work:Shift Time: 21:00-07:3030 Minute Unpaid break
Post 1 - 20 Hours per Week4 Week Rolling Rota:Week 1 - Monday & WednesdayWeek 2 - Monday & FridayWeek 3 - Wednesday & SundayWeek 4 - Monday & SundayTo start December 2026.
Post 2 - 15 Hours per Week4 Week Rolling Rota:Week 1 - Wednesday & ThursdayWeek 2 - SundayWeek 3 - Tuesday & ThursdayWeek 4 - SundayTo start asap.
You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.Job DetailsTo assist in the provision of personal care and support to residents in order to achieve agreed outcomes in line with National Care Standards.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The 'East Lothian Way'- values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.Job RequirementsRelevant QualificationsEducated to SVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent) or a willingness to achieve the SVQ Level 2 in the first period of registration to meet the SSSC registration requirements.
PVG MembershipThis post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £21.99 - £24.50 Days and Hours of Work:Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00Starting and finishing times...