Night Social Care Assistant, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK09593

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

Job summary

A public health authority in Scotland is seeking a Night Social Care Assistant to provide high-quality services to older people in their extra care facility. This permanent position involves shift work, and candidates should hold SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. The role demands a positive attitude and adherence to care standards, with tasks delegated by senior staff. Closing date for applications is 17 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.
• Ability to work within Care Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Must register with SSSC as a Support Worker within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality services to older people.
• Undertake tasks delegated by senior staff.
• Ensure adherence to Care Standards.

Skills

Motivated to provide high quality services

Ability to use own initiative

Positive attitude towards care

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Sunnybrae Centre

Night Social Care Assistant

37 hours per week, shift working over seven days

Permanent

£39,627 - £40,448 / £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 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.