Social Care Assistant, Sunnybrae Centre

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

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide high-quality services to older people in an extra care facility. Applicants should have at least SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, with previous experience in social care being highly desirable. This role requires adherence to Care Standards and a positive attitude towards enriching older people’s lives. The role is permanent and offers an hourly rate of £17.24 - £17.60, including allowances.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.
• Registration with SSSC as a Support Worker within 3 months of appointment is required.
• This post requires compliance with Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality services to older people in the extra care facility.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards fulfilling older people’s lives.

Skills

Motivation to provide high-quality services

Ability to use initiative

Understanding of Care Standards and Codes of Practice

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Permanent

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

We are seeking to recruit someone who is highly motivated to provide high quality services to older people in our extra care facility.

You will be required to undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff but also need to be able to use your own initiative at times. The post requires adherence to Care Standards and Codes of Practice as well as a positive attitude towards optimum fulfilment of older people’s lives.

Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.

You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC or achieve this within 3 years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker 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 Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager on 01856 875736.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 17 August 2025

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