Relief Social Care Assistant, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network - ORK10477
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Relief Social Care Assistant, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network - ORK10477
£0 - £10,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted 1 day ago, 12 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 21-06-2026 (In 8 days)
Job ref: ORK10477
Location ref: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
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Social Care Assistant
Short Breaks and Supported Living Network
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£16.38 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
You will be reporting to Senior Social Care Worker and Registered Manager.
The purpose of this role is to offer support to adults with learning disabilities who live in their own homes and with families/carers in the community.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are 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 to maximise and maintain their independence, including support and assistance to help them access community facilities.
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 Sunday 21 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 28 June 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact the Senior Social Care Worker on .
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.