Relief Social Care Worker, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK09583
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.49 to £17.23 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1BF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORK09583 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Sunnybrae Centre
Relief Social Care Worker
Hours are offered on an as and required basis
£16.49 / £17.23 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff in an effective and efficient manner ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users.
You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.
Previous experience in social care is essential.
To be appointed at Grade E:
You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care and are required to achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 years of appointment.
To be appointed at Grade F:
You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.
You are required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 months of appointment.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirement of the Service.
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 7 September 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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