Care at Home Assistant - ORK09757

Orkney Islands Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is seeking a Care at Home Assistant to provide person centred care in various locations. This role requires a commitment to treating individuals with dignity and respect, along with good communication skills. Applicants should hold or aim to achieve an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care. The position offers a salary of £34,712 - £35,433 pro rata and various contract options, with relocation expenses covered.

Benefits

Golden Hello Payment of £2,000

Relocation expenses covered

Qualifications

• Ability to provide person centred care to individuals.
• Basic understanding of risk assessment related to health and safety.
• Willingness to achieve required qualifications within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide person centred care to enable independent living.
• Ensure the dignity and respect of individuals in care.
• Support individuals in making decisions about their care.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to treat people with dignity and respect

Basic understanding of health and safety

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Care at Home

Care at Home Assistant, Various Locations

Various Contracts from 14 hours to 37 hours per week

Permanent

£34,712 - £35,433 pro rata / £17.99 - £18.37 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

This post may also be eligible for a Golden Hello Payment of £2,000 – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Job Pack for more information about this scheme and other benefits.

You will provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and ensure people are included in and supported to make decisions for themselves. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and show a basic understanding of health and safety for yourself and others including risk assessment.

You will hold or achieve within 3 years, an SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration.

Further information relating to the role and the requirements for it is available in the attached Job Pack.

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

If you are interested in these vacancies, we would kindly encourage you apply without delay. Please detail your preferred contracted hours and work location(s) within your application form.

For an informal discussion or further information about these roles, please contact: Erin Johnston – Registered Manager, on 01856 888390 or at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 16 November 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy. However, sponsorship is unable to be offered for this post.