Shetland - Social Care worker

Job Title

Care Worker – Elderly Care

Location

Shetland Islands (community-based and/or residential settings)

Salary

£18 – £22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Contract Type

Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts available
(Include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays as required)

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to elderly individuals living in the Shetland Islands, enabling them to maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life within their own homes or care settings.

Must be a Driver and willing to take your car upto Shetland

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care & Daily Living

• Assist service users with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility

• Support with eating and drinking, including meal preparation where required

• Assist with medication administration in line with care plans and training

Emotional & Social Support

• Offer companionship and emotional support to reduce loneliness and promote wellbeing

• Encourage social interaction and participation in daily activities

• Build trusting, respectful relationships with service users and their families

Health & Wellbeing

• Monitor and report changes in physical or mental health

• Support individuals with long-term conditions, dementia, or age-related illnesses

• Follow care plans accurately and contribute to reviews when needed

Record Keeping & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records

• Adhere to safeguarding policies, health & safety guidelines, and confidentiality requirements

• Work in line with Care Inspectorate standards and organisational policies

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and family members

• Attend training, supervision, and team meetings as required