Relief Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House - ORK09818
Orkney Islands Council, Dounby, Orkney Islands
Relief Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House - ORK09818
£20,001 - £30,000
Orkney Islands Council, Dounby, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted 4 weeks ago, 15 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 30-11-2025 (In 12 days)
job Ref: ORK09818
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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Smiddybrae House
Relief Social Care Assistant
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.81 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to undertake social care responsibilities providing continuous care to the frail, elderly and those with dementia in our residential care establishment.
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.
Relevant experience in a similar post would be an advantage.
You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults, or be able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment.
You must also register with the SSSC as a Support Worker within three 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 about this post please contact Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager on .
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 30 November 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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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.