Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House

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Social Care Worker

Smiddybrae House

24.66 hours

Permanent

£35,974 - £36,717 / £37,587 - £40,219 pro-rata

£18.65 - £19.03 / £19.48 - £20.85 per hour

The above amounts includes shift and Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Senior Social Care Worker.

Your working pattern is shift working over seven days (12.33hr shifts), we are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is 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.

Previous experience in social care is essential.

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 involves a contractual 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 14 June 2026 , with shortlisting taking place 15 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 22 June 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Caroline Penman, Team Manager (Social Care), at caroline.penman@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 771 100.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

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