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Relief Senior Social Care Worker, Older People's Care Facilities

Published by Orkney Islands Council
Ref: ORK10169 Published date: 31/03/2026 Closing date: 31/03/2027
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  • Hamnavoe House, Stromness
  • Smiddybrae House, Dounby
  • KIRKUJVAGR HOUSE
Salary:
£21.14 - £21.14
Contract type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Position type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
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Relief Senior Social Care Worker

Older People's Care Facilities (Kirkujvagr House, Smiddybrae House, Hamnavoe House)

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£21.14 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to the Registered Manager.

Your working pattern is shift working on an as and when required basis.

The purpose of this role is to undertake duties as delegated by the Registered Manager ensuring effective and efficient ongoing operation of the service.

Supervise and support staff in the performance of their duties ensuring highest standards of professional practice and conduct. At all times adhere to the Departments policies and procedures for the care of elderly people in the unit. Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.

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.

The recruitment for this post is ongoing.

For a discussion about the role, contact Kirstie Moar, St Rognvald House at kirstie.moar@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 872106, or Joanna Nicolson, Smiddybrae House at joanna.nicolson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 771100 or Marina Stanger, Hamnavoe House at marina.stanger@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 850311.

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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  • Hamnavoe House, Stromness
  • Smiddybrae House, Dounby
  • KIRKUJVAGR HOUSE

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