Care at Home Assistant, Westray - ORK09567
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,712.00 to £35,433.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Various Locations In Orkney, KW15 1NY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09567 |
Summary
Job Description
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Care at Home
Care at Home Assistant, Westray (2 posts)
1 x 18 hours per week
1 x 24 hours per week
Permanent
£34,712 - £35,433 pro rata / £17.99 - £18.37 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 provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.
You will hold or achieve within 3 years, an SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration.
You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and ensure people are included in and supported to make decisions for themselves. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and show a basic understanding of health and safety for yourself and others, including risk assessment.
Further information relating to the role and the requirements for it is available in the attached Job Profile.
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected 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.
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