Advert 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 01856 771100. 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 .