Relief Social Care Assistant - ORK10130
Orkney Islands Council, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands
Relief Social Care Assistant - ORK10130
£0 - £10,000
Orkney Islands Council, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted 4 weeks ago, 18 Mar | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Today!
Job ref: ORK10130
Location ref: St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands
Location Ref: St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands
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Relief Social Care Assistant
Braeburn Court
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
£15.88 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
You will be reporting to the Care Co-ordinator.
This is a relief position, for inclusion on a list of people available for offers of work as and when required.
The purpose of this role is to support adults living in their own homes at Braeburn to live as independently as possible. This could include helping with daily routines, supporting people to stay active, assisting with meals and personal care, or simply spending time chatting and helping someone feel connected to their community.
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.
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 is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on 19 April 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 20 April 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 29 April 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager, on emmy.lutz@orkney.gov.uk or Kieran Whitten, Care Coordinator, on kieran.whitten@orkney.gov.uk or .
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.