Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House

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Social Care Assistant

Smiddybrae House

22.2 hours per week

Permanent

£34,468 - £35,168 pro rata

£17.87 - £18.23 per hour

The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance

This post also attracts a Golden Hello Payment of £2,000 and is eligible for the Refer a Friend Scheme payment of £750 – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Information Sheet for more information about this scheme and other benefits.

You will be reporting to a Senior Social Care Worker.

The purpose of this role is to undertake social care responsibilities, providing continuous care to the frail, elderly and those with dementia in our residential care establishment. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users. You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing, including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are to hold an SVQ2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care, or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adult, or achieve this within 3 years of appointment,.

You must also register with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 months.

There may be a requirement to:

• work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information.

This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place 23 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 30 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Erin Johnston at erin.johnston@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 771 100.

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.