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Orkney Islands Council; Dounby; On-site; GBP 28,654,000 - 34,385,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Social Care Worker at Smiddybrae House. The role involves assisting with social and domestic care needs, following care standards, and supporting service users with personal care where appropriate.

You will work on a rota, including evenings and weekends, with flexibility discussed. The post requires Level 2 PVG disclosure and is a regulated role caring for adults.

Qualifications

• Must meet the qualifications listed in the job profile.
• Level 2 PVG Disclosure scheme with adult workforce.

Job description

Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House - ORK10751

You will be reporting to a Senior Social Care Worker.

Your working pattern is shift working on a rota basis over 7 days, including evenings and weekends. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff in an effective and efficient manner ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users.

You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.

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 20 September 2026, with shortlisting and interviews following.

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.