Relief Care Organiser - ORK09828
| Posting date: | 24 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORK09828 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Care at Home Services
Relief Care Organiser
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.90 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
You will assist in the effective and efficient co-ordination, scheduling and monitoring of the Care at Home service using an electronic rostering system. You will organise and manage the work routines of a large, dispersed group of care at home assistants in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards.
You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and be able to demonstrate good planning and organisational skills. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and possess IT Skills including an operational knowledge of mobile phones.
Further information relating to the role and the requirements for it is available in the attached Job Pack.
Appropriate training will be provided for the role and be supported by experienced colleagues and management.
You will hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e. SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grades, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant subject or have a minimum 2 years previous relevant experience.
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, please contact Erin Johnston, Registered Manager, Care at Home & Mobile Responder Service, telephone: (01856) 888 390.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 16 November 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses are not payable for this post.
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