Care Organiser (2 Posts) - ORK09564
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,625.00 to £32,267.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1NY |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09564 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Health and Community Care
Care Organiser (2 posts)
1 x 35 hours per week
1 x 20 hours per week
Permanent
£31,265 - £32,267 pro rata / £17.33 - £17.68 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
This post may also be eligible for a Golden Hello Payment of £2,000 – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Job Pack(s) for more information about this scheme and other benefits.
You will assist in the effective and efficient co-ordination, scheduling and monitoring of the Care at Home service using an electronic rostering system. You will organise and manage the work routines of a large, dispersed group of care at home assistants in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards.
You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and be able to demonstrate good planning and organisational skills. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and possess IT Skills including an operational knowledge of mobile phones. Further information relating to the role and the requirements for it is available in the attached Job Profile.
You will hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e. SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grades, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant subject or have a minimum 2 years previous relevant experience.
Please note this post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG Adults.
If you are interested in these vacancies, we would kindly encourage you apply without delay. Please detail your preferred contracted hours within your application form.
For an informal discussion or further information about these roles, please contact: Erin Johnston – Registered Manager, on 01856 888390 or at erin.johnston@orkney.gov.uk
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 17 August 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy. However, sponsorship is unable to be offered for this post.
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