Carer Support Worker

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Health and Community

Carer Support Worker

35 hours per week

Permanent

£29,148 - £29,732 / £15.97 - £16.29 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

The Carer Support Worker is a brand-new opportunity to be at the centre of the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership’s work in regard to unpaid carers.

Unpaid carers provide care and support to family members, friends and neighbours who need help because of illness, disability, frailty, mental health issues, or addiction, undertaking a huge range of tasks, from personal care through to emotional support.

The Carer Support Worker will work with colleagues from across the statutory and third sectors, supporting the provision of information, advice, and support services for unpaid carers, throughout Orkney.

Alongside telephone, email, home visits and other face-to-face contact with carers, you will support carers to maintain their health and wellbeing, ensuring they have access to statutory assessment and referral procedures, to enable appropriate support.

You will also promote carers’ rights and services, raising awareness of issues affecting carers and their families, and the support available them.

With a working knowledge of the Carers Act (Scotland) 2016, alongside experience of working with unpaid carers, you will be able to evidence strong participation skills, as well as frequent engagement with colleagues and customers.

You should hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant subject, or have a minimum of 2 years previous relevant experience.

Prospective applicants are invited to contact Shaun Hourston-Wells, Policy and Performance Manager, for an informal chat, on 01856 873535 extension 2414, or email shaun.hourston-wells@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 18 January 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.