Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Smiddybrae House Night Social Care Worker 33.47 hours per week, Shift working over seven days Permanent £39,884 - £40,730 / £41,705 - £44,682 pro rata £20.67 - £21.11 / £21.62 - £23.16 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 are required to 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 or progress to Grade F: You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care, or other 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. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirement of the Service. This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager, on 01856 771 100. Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 13 July 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.