Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House - ORK10234

Orkney Islands Council, Dounby, Orkney Islands

Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House - ORK10234

£30,001 - £40,000

Orkney Islands Council, Dounby, Orkney Islands

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted 1 week ago, 8 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: 26-04-2026 (In 7 days)

Job ref: ORK10234

Location ref: Dounby, Orkney Islands

Location Ref: Dounby, Orkney Islands

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Smiddybrae House, Dounby

Social Care Worker

37 hours per week, Shift working over seven days

We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible

Permanent

£35,974 - £36,717 / £37,587 - £40,219 per year

£18.65 - £19.03 / £19.48 - £20.85 per hour

The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance

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 on Grade E:

You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care or another 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 on Grade F:

You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or another 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.

This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager on .

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 26 April 2026

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-worker-smiddybrae-house-ork10234-126667294

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.