Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Glaitness Centre Relief Social Care Assistant (Day or Night duty) Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.88 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours, where appropriate The Glaitness Centre is located in Kirkwall and comprises purpose built Supported Accommodation, respite service, and a day care facility for people with physical disabilities. This relief role will be allocated to working in all parts of the service. Relief Social Care Assistant Nights will work wake -in nights and will be lone working. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are able to work both on an individual basis and as a member of a team. The role will require you to adopt a person-centred approach to deliver a high standard of flexible and responsive care to service users within the Supported Accommodation and Respite property. You will provide support and assistance to service users using the re-ablement approach, aiding them to maximise and maintain their independence and to access community facilities. Applicants should hold an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration, or where the essential qualification is not held, should be able to achieve this within 3 years of appointment. Successful candidates must also register with SSSC, as a Support Worker in a Care Home Service for Adults/Housing Support and Care at Home Service within 3 months of appointment. This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults. For an informal discussion regarding the above post, please contact Inga Wilson, Registered Manager, on 01856 871960. Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 01 March 2026 Please note that interview expenses are payable for this post.