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Ref no:
ORK09983
Published:
20/01/2026
Closes:
08/02/2026
Location:
Kalisgarth, Westray, KW17 2DG
Salary:
£34,789 - £35,499 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
29.6 hours per week

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Kalisgarth Care Centre

Social Care Assistant

29.6 hours per week, Working day and night shifts over seven days

Permanent

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

We are seeking to recruit someone who is highly motivated to provide high quality services to older people in our extra care facility.

You will be required to undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff but also need to be able to use your own initiative at times. The post requires adherence to Care Standards and Codes of Practice as well as a positive attitude towards optimum fulfilment of older people’s lives.

Previous experience in social care is highly desirable though not essential. You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care at Home Service for Adults or achieve this within three years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within three months of appointment.

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

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Karen Rendall, Registered Manager on 01856 871134.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 February 2026

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

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