Social Care Assistant, Braeburn Court - ORK10265

Orkney Islands Council, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

Social Care Assistant, Braeburn Court - ORK10265

£30,001 - £40,000

Orkney Islands Council, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

  • Part time
  • Permanent

Posted 1 day ago, 23 Apr | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 10-05-2026 (In 16 days)

Job ref: ORK10265

Location ref: St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

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Social Care Assistant

Braeburn Court

27.5 hours per week, shift working including nights and weekends

Permanent

£35,898 - £36,630 pro-rata

£18.61 – £18.99 per hour

The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Care Coordinator.

Your working pattern involves working a rota of day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards, the Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults

As a Social Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to older people in their own homes, in a friendly and respectful environment. You’ll help with everyday tasks and activities that make life meaningful; from personal care and companionship to supporting wellbeing and social inclusion.

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 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 10 May 2026, with shortlisting taking place 11 May 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 18 to 22 May 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager or Kieran Whitten, Care Coordinator on .

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

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/social-care-assistant-braeburn-court-ork10265-126734087

About this company

Orkney Islands Council

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Forget 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.