Night Social Care Assistant, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK09589

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health and care service in Kirkwall is seeking a motivated Night Social Care Assistant to provide high-quality services in an extra care facility. Candidates should have experience in social care and hold or be able to obtain SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. This permanent role involves shift work over seven days with a salary range of £39,627 - £40,448 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care required or ability to achieve within 3 years.
• Registration with SSSC as a Support Worker required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality services to older people in an extra care facility.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff.
• Adhere to Care Standards and Codes of Practice.

Skills

Social care experience

Ability to use initiative

Positive attitude

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Sunnybrae Centre

Night Social Care Assistant

21.16 hours per week, Shift working over seven days

Permanent

£39,627 - £40,448 pro rata / £20.54 - £20.97 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

We are seeking to recruit someone who is highly motivated to provide high quality services to older people in our extra care facility.

You will be required to undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff but also need to be able to use your own initiative at times. The post requires adherence to Care Standards and Codes of Practice as well as a positive attitude towards optimum fulfilment of older people's lives.

Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.

You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC as a Support Worker in a Housing Support Service with Care at Home for Adults or be able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within 3 months of appointment.

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

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager on 01856 875736.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 17 August 2025

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