Relief Social Care Assistant, Kalisgarth Care Centre

Orkney Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a motivated Support Worker for their extra care facility. The role involves providing high-quality services to older adults, adhering to Care Standards, and requires a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Flexible hours are available, with a pay rate of £15.26 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality services to older people in the care facility.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff.
• Use own initiative when necessary.

Skills

Motivation

Initiative

Positive attitude

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.26 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

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 though not essential.

You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults or achieve this within three years of appointment.

You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within three months of appointment.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Karen Rendall, Registered Manager on 01856 871134.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 June 2025

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