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Modern Apprenticeship in Social Care
Short Breaks and Supported Living Network
18.5 hours per week
Temporary up to 1 August 2027

£33,534 - £33,789 pro rata
£17.38 - £17.51 per hour

The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Registered Manager.

Your working pattern is shift working over seven days, we are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to provide an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding career supporting adults within a supported living environment.

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.

Working towards an SVQ 2 in Social Services and Healthcare through Orkney College, you will gain practical experience alongside a supportive and experienced staff team. You will learn how to provide person-centred support, promote independence and help people to live fulfilling lives within their community.

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 19 July 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 20 July 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 27 July 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager at joanna.nicholson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 871431.

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

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.

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