At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and care for service users, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
- Company: Join Orkney Islands Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and a £2,000 Golden Hello bonus.
- Other info: Shift work with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in care and a commitment to confidentiality and safety.
Job Description
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Social Care Assistant
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Hamnavoe House
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29.6 hours per week
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Permanent
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£34,468 - £35,168 pro rata
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£17.87 - £18.23 per hour
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The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.
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This post also attracts a Golden Hello Payment of £2,000 and is eligible for the Refer a Friend Scheme payment of £750 – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Information Sheet for more information about this scheme and other benefits.
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You will be reporting to the Senior Social Care Worker.
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Your working pattern is shift working over seven days. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
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The purpose of this role is to carry out tasks and duties in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users.
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You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing, including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.
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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.
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This post involves a contractual requirement to:
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- work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information.
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This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
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Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 20 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place 21 September and interviews scheduled for week commencing 5 October.
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For a discussion about the role, contact Marina Stanger, Registered Manager, at marina.stanger@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 851311.
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For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
\n We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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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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Social Care Assistant, Hamnavoe House - ORK10723 in Stromness employer: Orkney Islands Council
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