Social Care Assistant, St Rognvald's House - ORK09725

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

Job summary

A local authority council in Kirkwall is seeking a Social Care Assistant to provide effective social and domestic care for service users. The role involves shift work of 29.6 or 22.2 hours per week. Ideal candidates will hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care and have experience in social care. Registration with the SSSC is required within 3 months of appointment. Salary ranges from £33,269 to £33,948 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.
• You must register with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks delegated by senior staff effectively.
• Attend to the care and wellbeing of service users.
• Assist with personal care in accordance with care standards.

Skills

Experience in social care

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

St Rognvald House

Social Care Assistant

29.6 or 22.2 hours per week available, Shift working over seven days

Permanent

£33,269 - £33,948 pro rata / £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 SVQ2 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. Where the essential qualification is not held you should be able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment. You must also register with the SSSC within 3 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 Kirstie Moar, Registered Manager on 01856 872106.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025

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