Relief Social Care Assistant, Kalisgarth Care Centre - ORK09731
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | Westray, KW17 2DG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORK09731 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Kalisgarth Care Centre
Relief Social Care Assistant
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.81 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
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 though not essential.
You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults or achieve this within three years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within three months of appointment.
This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Karen Rendall, Registered Manager on 01856 871134.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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