Social Care Assistant (Nights) - ORK08309

Medirest Signature; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking Social Care Assistants (Nights) across various locations in Orkney. Responsibilities include providing person-centred care and support to older people and individuals with disabilities, along with achieving SVQ 2 qualifications in Health and Social Care. The role offers permanent contracts ranging from part-time to full-time hours, with competitive pay including allowances and a potential bonus.

Benefits

Golden Hello Payment of £2,000

Interview and relocation expenses covered

Qualifications

• Ability to treat people with dignity and respect.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of health and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to older people.
• Support individuals with learning or physical disabilities.
• Enable clients to live independently according to standards.

Skills

Dignity and Respect

Compassion

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Understanding

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Community Care

Social 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 individuals with learning or physical disabilities, enabling them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards, the Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice, and local and national policies regarding 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 an equivalent qualification accepted by SSSC for registration. You should have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect, and compassion, and support their decision-making. Good written and verbal communication skills and a basic understanding of health and safety, including risk assessment, are required. Further information about the role and requirements is available in the attached Job Profile.

This recruitment campaign is ongoing until 22 June 2025. Applications will be considered every two weeks, with interviews on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly. Please select your preferred contracted hours and work location(s) in the Candidate Preferences section of the application form.

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

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with Council policy. Sponsorship cannot be offered for this post.