Social Care Worker, Children's Residential Services

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a dedicated Social Care Worker for their residential service aimed at children and young people. The role requires commitment to creating a nurturing environment and collaboration with various agencies. The successful candidate will need relevant qualifications and the ability to work shifts, ensuring care and safety for vulnerable children.

Benefits

Regular supervision and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold an SVQ in Social Services and HNC in Social Services.
• Willing to work evening, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must register with the SSSC within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stable environment for looked after children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and agencies.
• Participate in a seven-day, sleep-in shift pattern.

Skills

Collaborative work

Commitment to child safety

Education

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7

HNC Social Services

Job description

Salary: £33,481 - £37,449 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Description

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Children and Families Residential

Social Care Worker (Children and Young People)

Permanent

The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance

The residential children’s service in Orkney is committed to providing a safe, stable, and nurturing home setting for looked after children. We are seeking a Social Care Worker who will be committed to maintaining a positive and safe environment for children and young people and to working collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies.

Applicants should be willing to work on a seven-day, sleep in shift pattern basis which includes evening, weekends, and public holidays.

You should hold an SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 and HNC Social Services, or other relevant qualification(s) to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Residential Childcare Services. If you do not hold these, there is a requirement to achieve the relevant qualification(s) within 5 years of appointment.

You must register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Residential Childcare Services within six months of your start date.

In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Fiona Stout, Registered Manager on 01856 873135.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 6 July 2025

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