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ADVERT Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Point (5110) 21 Hours per week, Permanent Position, £17,457 to £18,125 p.a. (inclusive of £1,701 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.) Find a job, gain a qualification, and build a life in the Western Isles with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Homecare and Reablement team. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is looking to attract new home care staff to permanent posts with opportunities for progression and benefits. Staff recruited from outwith the Western Isles will benefit…

ADVERT Social Care Assistant, Goathill Campus (9630) 36 hours per week, permanent post £29,926 – £31,071 per annum ( inclusive of £2,916 Distant Islands Allowance ) You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include the overnight support needs of a person where nece…

ADVERT: Support for Learning Assistant, Castlebay School (9238) 27.5 hours per week, Term time, Fixed term to 27 June 2027 £19,243 - £19,980 per annum, inclusive of £1,875 Distant Islands Allowance per annum The post holder will be required to provide support for children and young people with additional support needs (ASN). Duties will include assisting teaching staff to meet education, personal care and welfare needs; undertaking playground/lunchtime supervision; supporting the inclusion of a…

ADVERT: Relief Nursery Key Workers (Unqualified) Western Isles (4958) English & Gaelic Medium £15.94 per hour, inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance Required for all areas of the Western Isles. Gaelic speakers are encouraged to apply. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar directly manages nurseries throughout the islands and is recruiting Relief Nursery Key Workers, Gaelic and English, to cover staff absences. Successful candidates will have their names added to a relief bank and will be called to w…

ADVERT: Teacher of Social Studies, GME, The Nicolson Institute 35 hours per week, Permanent Post £46,380 - £57,450 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas: (a)Curricular (b)Care and welfare (c)Collegiate (d)Professional development. The successful candidate must have an appropriate degree / diploma and GTC Scotland Registration. Fluency in Gaelic is essential. S…

ADVERT: Head of School, Balivanich Primary School (1368) 35 hours per week, Permanent Position £77,151 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum The role of the Head of School is to undertake the day-to-day operational management of the school and deputise for the Executive Headteacher where necessary in the conduct of the school’s affairs. The Head of School will supervise other Senior Managers in the school and ensure that the School Improvement Plan is implemented as…

ADVERT: Relief Support for Learning Assistant, Uist & Barra (3100) £15.94 per hour, inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance This post provides support for children with additional support needs. Duties include: working in mainstream classes, assisting pupils with school work, under the direction of class teacher; supervision of children at intervals and lunch breaks; assisting in the management of children and young people with behavioural difficulties. You must have: experience of working…

ADVERT Social Worker, Assessment & Care Management, Isle of Lewis (5747) 37 hours per week, Permanent Position £48,622 - £52,635 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum You will undertake assessment and care management and other Social Work responsibilities including liaison with health, private and voluntary agencies. Within care management arrangement, you will make assessments and negotiate packages of care in consultation with service users and carers to meet iden…

ADVERT Relief Social Care Assistant, Harris House (3064) £15.94 per hour (inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance per hour) You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include the overnight support needs of a person where necessary. You should have an understand…

ADVERT Domestic Assistant, St Brendans (0935) 22 hours Per Week, Permanent post £17,611 - £17,783 per annum, inclusive of £1,782 per annum Distant Islands Allowance You will provide domestic assistance in the Home, with particular responsibility for the overall cleanliness of the Home, to the standard necessary for the health and safety of the service users. You should have experience of cleaning, preferably to a schedule or in a work setting and the ability to understand, retain and act on ins…

ADVERT Relief Social Care Assistant, St Brendans (3066) £15.94 per hour (inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance per hour) You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include the overnight support needs of a person where necessary. You should have an understandi…

ADVERT Relief Special Carer, Grianan & Carloway Day Centres £15.94 per hour ( inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance ) Relief Special Carers are sought to work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support needs to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include overnight support needs of a person where necessary. You should have experience of working with people with additional needs…

ADVERT Procurement Officer, Stornoway (5320) 37 hours per week, permanent post £36,430 - £39,362 per annum (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance) Working as part of the Procurement Team, you will provide professional procurement support across Comhairle services, helping departments identify effective service delivery options and ensuring procurement activities are undertaken in line with legislation, best practice and Comhairle policies. The successful candidate will undertake market …

ADVERT Systems Administrator - Payroll (1313) 37 hours per week, Fixed Term for 12 Months £32,610 - £35,639 per annum (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance) Working closely with the Payroll team, you will be responsible for managing Payroll IT systems, coordinating software upgrades, resolving system issues, undertaking system testing, maintaining procedures and supporting users to ensure the accurate and timely production of payroll information and statutory returns. You will also lia…

ADVERT: Children’s Services Support Worker, Uist (3971) 20 hours per week, permanent post £19,691 to £21,276 per annum, inclusive of £1,620 Distant Islands Allowance Required to support the inclusion, attainment and achievement of vulnerable children and young people in school, home and community settings through direct work with children and young people, their families, and other support staff, as part of an Integrated Children’s Services approach. You must be educated to HNC level in a relev…

ADVERT Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Lochs (8104) 21 hours per week, Permanent post £17,457 - £18,125 per annum, inclusive of £1,701 Distant Islands Allowance per annum The Home Care and Reablement Service is looking for care staff who are caring, compassionate and reliable to join our team of skilled staff to support people living in our communities and enabling them to continue living at home. The service aim is to ensure a very good or excellent standard of care and support is provided at…

ADVERT: Duty Officer, Lionacleit Sports Centre 4.5 hours per week, Permanent post £4,430 - £4,787 per annum, inclusive of £364 Distant Islands Allowance per annum A Duty Officer is required for the Sunday management of Ionad Spòrs Lionacleit in accordance with the Comhairle’s Policies and Procedures and to provide a safe and cost-effective level of service to the public. You will also carry out poolside, fitness suite and reception duties. You must hold a current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard qu…

ADVERT: Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath 35 hours per week, Fixed term to August 2027 £46,380 - £57,450 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas: (a)Curricular (b)Care and welfare (c)Collegiate (d)Professional development. Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as th…

ADVERT: Social Worker – Fostering & Adoption, St Lennan’s (11389) 37 hours per week, Permanent Post £48,622 - £52,635 per annum (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum) The postholder will deliver and promote effective fostering, adoption, accommodation services and resources in the Western Isles, ensuring that all children in such placements are receiving a high quality of care and support. You will be required to work, where necessary, in supporting other statutory Social Wor…

ADVERT: Peripatetic Primary Teacher, GM, Uist Schools 35 hours per week, Permanent Post £46,380 - £57,450 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas: (a)Curricular (b)Care and welfare (c)Collegiate (d)Professional development. The successful candidate must have an appropriate degree / diploma and GTC Scotland Registration. Fluency in Gaelic is essential. Subject to…