Relief Social Care Assistant, Kalisgarth Care Centre - ORK09731

Orkney Islands Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a Relief Social Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to older people in the Kalisgarth Care Centre. This role requires adherence to care standards, ability to follow directives from senior staff, and a positive attitude towards enhancing the lives of residents. Candidates must have or obtain SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. The position offers flexible working hours at £15.81 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or similar qualification.
• Previous experience in social care is desirable but not essential.
• Must register with SSSC within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality services to older individuals.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff.
• Adhere to Care Standards and Codes of Practice.

Skills

Motivated to provide high quality services

Ability to use initiative

Positive attitude towards older people

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Kalisgarth Care Centre

Relief Social Care Assistant

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.81 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 a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

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

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025

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