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Ref no:
ORK10030
Published:
02/02/2026
Closes:
15/02/2026
Location:
Braeburn Court, St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney, St Margaret's Hope, KW17 2SN
Salary:
£34,789 - £35,499 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
18.5 hours per week

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Health and Community Care

Braeburn Court

Social Care Assistant

18.5 hours per week, shift working including nights and weekends

Permanent

£34,789 - £35,499 pro-rata / £18.03 – £18.40 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

We are recruiting for a caring, compassionate person to work at Braeburn Court. You'll take pride in supporting older people to live with dignity, comfort, and independence, and enjoy being part of a positive, motivated team.

As a Social Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to older people in their own homes, in a friendly and respectful environment. You’ll help with everyday tasks and activities that make life meaningful; from personal care and companionship to supporting wellbeing and social inclusion.

Based in Braeburn Court, you’ll work closely with colleagues and senior staff, taking initiative, sharing ideas, and contributing to a supportive team culture where everyone’s input is valued. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to develop their skills and confidence in care.

You should hold an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC or achieve this within 3 years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within 3 months of appointment.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager or Kieran Whitten, Care Coordinator on 01856 875736.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 15 February 2026

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

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