At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities to live independently and access community activities.
- Company: Orkney Islands Council, committed to inclusivity and high-quality care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with shift work and sleep-in requirements.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care and a passion for supporting others.
The predicted salary is between 20.85 - 20.85 £ per hour.
Advert Peripatetic Social Care Worker Short Breaks and Supported Living Network 27.17 hours per week Permanent £35,974 - £36,717 / £37,587 - £40,219 pro rata £18.65 - £19.03 / £19.48 - £20.85 per hour The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Senior Social Care Worker.
Your working pattern is shift working over seven days including weekends and public holidays.
We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
As part of the rota, sleep ins are required.
These are paid at a hourly rate on top of the weekly contracted hours.
This service provides high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and their families, enabling independence and inclusion in the community.
The purpose of this role is to support individuals living independently in their own homes in Kirkwall.
You will be expected to undertake a keyworker role and lead the support planning and risk assessment processes for service users based in different properties in the service, whilst working collaboratively with the Senior Social Care Worker and wider teams.
You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, responsive care that supports wellbeing and independent living.
You will promote choice, dignity and wellbeing, and support individuals to develop and maintain independence in daily living tasks.
The role also involves assisting people to access community activities such as music events, cinema trips and other social opportunities.
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 involves a contractual requirement to
- work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information .
- carry out sleep ins at your place of work on a rota, click here for Sleep In Information This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 26 July 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact the Senior Social Care Worker or Registered Manager on 01856 871431.
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.
Peripatetic Social Care Worker, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network - ORK10570 in Orkney employer: Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those embarking on a career in social care. With a focus on employee growth through practical experience and training towards an SVQ 2 in Social Services and Healthcare, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults within the community. The council promotes flexible working patterns and values diversity, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking rewarding employment in a caring profession.
