Social Care Assistant, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK09598

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health care organization in Scotland is looking for a motivated Social Care Assistant to provide high quality services to older people in an extra care facility. The role requires adherence to Care Standards and a positive attitude. Candidates should have a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. This permanent position offers a salary of £33,269 - £33,948 pro rata, with shift working over seven days.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.
• Must register with SSSC as a Support Worker within 3 months of appointment.
• Post subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality services to older people.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards older people's lives.

Skills

Motivation to provide quality services

Ability to use initiative

Adherence to Care Standards

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Sunnybrae Centre

Social Care Assistant

29.6 hours per week, 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)

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.