Relief Care at Home Assistant - ORK09806
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.49 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | Various Locations In Orkney, KW15 1NY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORK09806 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Care at Home
Relief Care at Home Assistant (Various Locations)
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£16.49 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
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 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.
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.
Further information relating to the role and the requirements for it is available in the Job Profile.
If you are interested in these vacancies, we would kindly encourage you apply without delay. Please detail your preferred contracted hours and work location(s) within your application form.
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.
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 26 October 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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