Relief Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House - ORK09559

Orkney Islands Council; Peebles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Relief Social Care Assistant to provide care for elderly and dementia patients. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety and comfort of residents while completing delegated tasks. Applicants should have SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, with relevant experience preferred. This role offers a pay rate of £15.81 per hour and requires registration with the SSSC within three months.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar post would be an advantage.
• Registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker within three months is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous care to the frail and elderly in a care home.
• Carry out tasks delegated by senior staff efficiently.
• Ensure safety and comfort of service users.

Skills

Enthusiasm for social care

Confidentiality

Caring for elderly

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Smiddybrae House

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 looking for an enthusiastic person to undertake social care responsibilities providing continuous care to the frail, elderly and those with dementia in our residential care establishment.

You will be required 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.

Relevant experience in a similar post would be an advantage.

You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults, or be able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment.

You must also register with the SSSC as a Support Worker within three 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 Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager on 01856 771100.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 3 August 2025

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