Social Care Assistant Nights, Glaitness Centre

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INTERNAL VACANCY

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Glaitness Centre

Social Care Assistant (Nights)

37 hours per week, shift working over seven days
Permanent
£39,765 - £40,586 / £20.61 - £21.04 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

This post is only available to current Orkney Islands Council employees

It is essential that the above posts is occupied by a female and Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 will apply.

The Glaitness Centre is located in Kirkwall and comprises purpose built Supported Accommodation, Short Breaks services, and day care facilities for people with physical disabilities. This post will be allocated to working in the Supported Accommodation and Short Breaks part of the service on a night shift rota basis.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to work both on an individual basis and as a member of a team. You will adopt a person-centred approach to deliver a high standard of flexible and responsive care to service users within the Supported Accommodation and Short Breaks. You will provide support and assistance to service users using the re-ablement approach that includes support and assistance to service users to maximise and maintain their independence and to access community facilities.

You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC as a Support Worker in a Housing Support Service with Care at Home for Adults, or where the essential qualification is not held, applicants should be able to 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 Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

For an informal discussion regarding the above post, please contact Inga Wilson, Registered Manager on 01856 871960.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026

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