Social Care Assistant, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK09598
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,269.00 to £33,948.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1BF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09598 |
Summary
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.
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