Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House - ORK09697

Orkney Islands Council; Dounby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish local authority is looking for a Social Care Assistant in Dounby. This permanent position requires 37 hours of shift work over seven days. The successful candidate will assist with personal care and ensure the wellbeing of service users. Candidates should have previous social care experience and hold an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care. Registration with SSSC is necessary within 3 months of appointment. The post offers an annual salary between £33,269 and £33,948.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is highly desirable.
• Must hold or be able to achieve SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care within 3 years.
• Registration with SSSC within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated tasks by senior staff efficiently.
• Ensure social and domestic care needs of service users are met.
• Assist with personal care and maintain safety and comfort.

Skills

Previous experience in social care

Communication skills

Confidentiality adherence

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Smiddybrae House

Social Care Assistant

37 hours per week

Shift working over seven days

Permanent

£33,269 - £33,948 / £17.24 - £17.60 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

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.

Previous experience in social care is highly desirable. You should hold an SVQ 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, where the essential qualification is not held, be able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC within 3 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 Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager on 01856 771100.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025

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