Residential & Community Care Practitioner - Casual

Do you have excellent communication skills? Can you build trusting, positive relationships? Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who enjoys supporting others?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Casual Assistant Residential/Community Care Worker to join our award-winning team, providing care and support to residents living at Islands View Residential Home and older adults living in the community.

You will support people to live dignified, meaningful lives, helping them achieve the outcomes identified in their personalised care plans. You will work in accordance with Care Quality Commission standards and Health and Safety regulations to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support.

If you are someone who naturally shows warmth, kindness and support towards others, then this role could be for you.

Why work for us?

• Enhanced rates of pay are available for shift work, including evenings, weekends and public holidays in line with the Council's Pay Policy.
• We welcome both full-time and part-time applications and are happy to talk flexible working options from day one.
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Active Scilly gym discount
• Employee benefits package with 100s of retail discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• A relocation package may be available for eligible candidates in accordance with the Council's Relocation Policy.

Important information about accommodation

Accommodation on the Isles of Scilly is in limited supply and applicants should consider this before applying. The Council does not routinely provide housing; however, in exceptional circumstances and for certain critical roles, limited accommodation support may be available, subject to availability and separate approval.

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Additional Information

Please note: All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK prior to interview.

For an informal discussion, please contact victoria.perry@scilly.gov.uk.