Social Care Worker (Nights), Hamnavoe House - ORK10409
Orkney Islands Council, Stromness, Orkney Islands
Social Care Worker (Nights), Hamnavoe House - ORK10409
£40,001 - £50,000
Orkney Islands Council, Stromness, Orkney Islands
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted 3 days ago, 29 May | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 14-06-2026 (In 13 days)
Job ref: ORK10409
Location ref: Stromness, Orkney Islands
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Social Care Worker (Nights)
Hamnavoe House
26.45 hours per week
Permanent
£42,870 - £43,768 / £44,820 - £48,001 pro rata
£22.22 - £22.69 / £23.23 - £24.88 per hour
The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance
We are happy to talk flexible working where possible
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.
Previous experience in social care is essential.
To be appointed at Grade E:
You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND there is also a requirement to achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 years of appointment.
To be appointed at Grade F:
You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.
You are required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 months of appointment.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Marina Stanger, Registered Manager on .
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 June 2026
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.