Care at Home Assistant, Westray - ORK09567

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Scotland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Scotland is seeking Care at Home Assistants for two positions. The role involves providing person-centred care to enable individuals to live independently, while interacting with health and social care standards. Candidates should have or be working towards an SVQ 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. The positions offer competitive pay and may include a Golden Hello Payment.

Benefits

Golden Hello Payment

Interview and relocation expenses paid

Qualifications

• Ability to provide person-centred care.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of risk assessment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals for independent living.
• Ensure compliance with health and social care standards.
• Participate in decision-making with service users.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to treat people with dignity

Understanding of health and safety

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Care at Home

Care at Home Assistant, Westray (2 posts)

1 x 18 hours per week

1 x 24 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(s) 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 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.

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.

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

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 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 17 August 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.