Job Description
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Night Social Care AssistantGlaitness Centre37 hours per weekPermanent
£41,048 - £41,895£21.28 - £21.72 per hour
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The above amounts are inclusive of Shift Allowance and Distant Islands Allowance
You will be reporting to the Senior Social Care Worker.
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Your working pattern is night shifts only on a rota basis, including weekends and public holidays
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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 and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults
Based at The Glaitness Centre, 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.
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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 on 23:59 on Sunday 3 May 2026, with shortlisting taking place w/c 4 May and interviews are scheduled for w/c 11 May.
For a discussion about the role, contact Karl Kemp, Senior Social Care Worker, on karl.kemp@orkney.gov.uk or Joanna Nicholson, registered manager joanna.nicholson@orkney.gov.uk. Tel no 01856 871960.
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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