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Orkney Islands Council; Broughton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £2,000

Refer a Friend £750

Shift allowance

Distant Islands Allowance

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council requires a compassionate Social Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to older people in their own homes. You will assist with daily tasks, offer companionship, and help maintain independence in line with national care standards.

The role is based at Kalisgarth Care Centre and involves working a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends and public holidays, with flexible working discussions welcome.

Qualifications

• Regulated role requiring Level 2 PVG disclosure.
• Must have willingness to work unsocial hours on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to older people in their own homes.
• Assist with everyday tasks from personal care to supporting wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Based at Kalisgarth Care Centre; work closely with colleagues and senior staff in a supportive team.
• Report to the Registered Manager and participate in a rota including day and night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Job description

The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.

This post also attracts a

Golden Hello Payment of £2,000 and is eligible for the Refer a Friend Scheme payment of £750 – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Information Sheet for more information about this scheme and other benefits.

You will be reporting to the Registered Manager.

Your working pattern involves working a rota of day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to 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, the Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

As a Social Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, person‑centred care and support to older people in their own homes, in a friendly and respectful environment. You’ll help with everyday tasks and activities that make life meaningful; from personal care and companionship to supporting wellbeing and social inclusion.

Based in Kalisgarth Care Centre, you’ll work closely with colleagues and senior staff, taking initiative, sharing ideas, and contributing to a supportive team culture where everyone’s input is valued. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to develop their skills and confidence in care.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post involves a contractual requirement to:

• work unsocial hours on a rota,

This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 1 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 2 November 2026 and interviews are anticipated to be scheduled for week commencing 9 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Karen Rendall, Registered Manager at [e-mail] or on 01856 871134.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.