Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House - ORK10927

Orkney Islands Council; Dounby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello Payment £2,000

Refer a Friend Scheme £750

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council invites applications for a Social Care Assistant at Smiddybrae House. The role provides continuous care to frail, elderly and dementia residents, including assisting with personal care and ensuring safety and dignity at all times.

You will work under the supervision of a Senior Social Care Worker and may be required to work unsocial hours. Essential qualifications include SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with SSSC registration within 3 months and PVG

Qualifications

• Hold SVQ2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care, or equivalent accepted by SSSC.
• Register with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 months.
• Possess Level 2 PVG scheme membership or be eligible for PVG clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous care to frail, elderly and dementia residents in a care home.
• Assist with personal care and maintain safety, confidentiality and well-being.
• Carry out duties as delegated by senior staff and work flexibly to support shifts.

Education

SVQ2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care

Job description

Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House - ORK10927

The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance

This post also attracts a Golden Hello Payment of £2,000 and is eligible for the Refer a Friend Scheme payment of £750 – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Information Sheet for more information about this scheme and other benefits.

You will be reporting to a Senior Social Care Worker.

The purpose of this role is to undertake social care responsibilities, providing continuous care to the frail, elderly and those with dementia in our residential care establishment. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

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.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are to hold an SVQ2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care, or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adult, or achieve this within 3 years of appointment,.

You must also register with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 months.

There may be a requirement to:

• work unsocial hours on a rota,

This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place 23 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 30 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Erin Johnston at [e-mail] or on 01856 771 100.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.