Social Care Worker, Children's Residential Services - ORK09476
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,481.00 to £37,449.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1ZS |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09476 |
Summary
Job Description
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children and Families Residential
Social Care Worker (Children and Young People)
37 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£33,481- £34,181 / £34,988 - £37,449
£17.35 - £17.72 / £18.14 - £19.41 per hour
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.
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