Assistant Social Care Coordinator - ORK09740

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health and care organization in Kirkwall is seeking an Assistant Social Care Co-ordinator for a temporary position up to July 2026. You will be responsible for developing support packages for service users and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Candidates should hold required qualifications and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Competent in implementing and coordinating high-quality support packages.
• Ability to travel efficiently between locations.
• Experience in care services and quality control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a high-quality Care at Home service.
• Develop person-centred support packages.
• Participate in staff induction and training.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Flexibility under pressure

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Services and Health Care or HNC in Social Care

Supervisory or management qualification at SCQF level 7

Job description

Overview

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Care at Home

Assistant Social Care Co-ordinator

32.5 hours per week, Shift working over 7 days

Temporary up to 31 July 2026

£36,282 - £38,929 pro rata / £18.81 - £20.13 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our small office team based in Kirkwall.

As an Assistant Social Care Co-ordinator (ASCC) you will play a vital role in the provision of Care at Home services on Orkney Mainland and throughout the Isles. You will support our small geographically based teams to ensure the delivery of a high-quality Care at Home service to people who use our services.

You will work with individual service users, partner agencies and families to develop person-centred support packages that will ensure that the individual’s personal care and domestic support requirements are fully met, with goals clearly identified, in line with the reablement ethos.

You will have active participation in quality control systems such as observing staff practice, reviewing of care packages, and auditing of files.

Alongside the Social Care Co-ordinators (SCC) the ASCC play an important role in the induction of new staff and are actively involved in the delivery of relevant in-house training.

In order to fulfil the duties required of this role you will be competent in implementation and ongoing co-ordination of high quality support packages, keeping up to date with current best practice and legislation, proven organisation and communication skills, and adapting and working flexibly in a constantly pressured environment.

We offer a varied, challenging and highly supported role, the opportunity to contribute to department wide initiatives, opportunities for professional development, and a receptive attitude to innovative thinking.

In order to meet the essential requirements for this post you should hold:

• An SVQ 3 in Social Services and Health Care or HNC in Social Care or other relevant practice qualification to allow registration with the SSSC as a Supervisor in a Care at Home Service
• OR
• A supervisory or management qualification at SCQF level 7 or above to allow registration with the SSSC as a supervisor in a Care at Home Service or achieve this qualification within 5 years appointment
• OR
• Have a minimum of 3 years previous relevant experience as detailed in the experience section of the person specification in the Assistant Social Care Co-ordinator job description AND the requirement to achieve the two required qualifications within 3 years.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Erin Johnston, Registered Manager on [phone].

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.