Relief Social Care Worker, Children's Residential - ORK09783
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.49 to £17.23 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 November 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1ZS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORK09783 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children and Families
Relief Social Care Worker
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£16.49 / £17.23 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
The residential children’s service in Orkney is committed to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home setting for looked after children. We are seeking Relief Social Care Workers who will be committed to maintaining a positive and safe environment for children and young people and to work collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies.
Applicants should be willing to work on a seven day, sleep in shift pattern basis which includes evening, weekends and public holidays.
You must hold an SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People), at SCQF Level 7 AND HNC Social Services or other relevant qualification(s) to enable registration with SSSC as a Practitioner in Residential Childcare Services OR where these qualifications are not held, there is a requirement to achieve relevant qualification(s) within 3 years of appointment.
Applicants must be registered with the SSSC (Residential Child Care) either at appointment or within three months.
In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.
This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Stephen Crew, Registered Manager on 873135
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 16 November 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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