At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide person-centred care to help older individuals live independently.
- Company: Join Orkney Islands Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Earn £17.09 - £17.85 per hour with shift allowances for unsocial hours.
- Other info: Ongoing recruitment with excellent opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant qualifications and skills for social care roles.
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis.
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked, where appropriate.
£17.09 / £17.85 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance).
You will be reporting to Senior Social Care Worker.
The purpose of this role is to 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 Council Codes of Practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Recruitment for this post is ongoing.
For a discussion about the role, contact Kirstie Moar at kirstie.moar@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 872106.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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