Social Care Assistant (Nights)

Orkney Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking Social Care Assistants to provide care and support to older individuals and those with disabilities across various locations. The role focuses on enabling independent living, respecting the dignity of service users, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. Candidates will have opportunities for ongoing professional training and should hold or achieve an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Golden Hello Payment

Interview and relocation expenses paid

Qualifications

• Ability to treat people with dignity and compassion.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of health and safety, including risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to older people and individuals with disabilities.
• Enable individuals to live independently in line with health and social care standards.
• Support decision-making for individuals regarding their care.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Respect

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Socical Care Assistant (Nights), Various Locations

Various Contracts from 14 hours to 37 hours per week Permanent £38,216 - £39, pro rata / £19.81 - £20.22 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

It is essential that some of the posts advertised in this campaign are occupied by a female or a male and Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 will apply

This post may also be eligible for a Golden Hello Payment of £2,000 – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Job Pack(s) for more information about this scheme and other benefits.

You will provide person centred care and support to older people and / or to people who have a learning or physical disability to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

You will hold or achieve within 5 years, an SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and ensure people are included in and supported to make decisions for themselves. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and show a basic understanding of health and safety for yourself and others including risk assessment Further information relating to the role and the requirements for it is available in the attached Job Profile.

This recruitment campaign is ongoing until 22 June 2025. Submitted application forms will be considered every two weeks with interviews taking place on a rolling programme. If you are interested in these vacancies we would kindly encourage you apply without delay. Please select your preferred contracted hours and work location(s) in the Candidate Preferences in the application form.

For an informal discussion or further information about these roles, please contact: Caroline Penman, Team Manager, Social Care. Telephone [phone] or email [e-mail]

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy. However, sponsorship is unable to be offered for this post.