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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Health and Community Care
Braeburn Court
Social Care Assistant
28 hours per week, shift working including nights and weekends
Permanent
£34,651 - £35,361 pro-rata / £17.96 – £18.33 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
Are you a caring, compassionate person who enjoys helping others and wants to make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you take pride in supporting older people to live with dignity, comfort, and independence, and enjoy being part of a positive, motivated team? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Social Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to older people in their own homes, in a friendly and respectful environment. You’ll help with everyday tasks and activities that make life meaningful; from personal care and companionship to supporting wellbeing and social inclusion.
Based in Braeburn Court, 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 – with the potential to grow into more senior roles in the future.
Previous experience in social care is highly desirable. You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC or achieve this within 3 years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within 3 months of appointment.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager or Kieran Whitten, Care Coordinator on 01856 875736.
Closing Date: Sunday 9 November 2025
Note: Interview expenses are not payable for this post.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to older people in their own homes, in a friendly and respectful environment.
* Assist with everyday tasks and activities that promote dignity, comfort, independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
* Work closely with colleagues and senior staff, taking initiative and contributing to a positive team culture.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.
* Minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC or achieve this within 3 years of appointment.
* Must register with SSSC as a Support Worker within 3 months of appointment.
* Post is subject to PVG Scheme membership for regulated work with adults.
Additional information
Based in Braeburn Court. For an informal discussion about this post contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager or Kieran Whitten, Care Coordinator on 01856 875736.
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