Overview
Assistant Social Care Co-ordinator at Binnen Verkoop Ondersteuning BV (Kirkwall, Orkney). 32.5 hours per week, shift working over 7 days. Temporary up to 31 July 2026. Salary: £36,282 - £38,929 pro rata / £18.81 - £20.13 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance).
Source note: Advert included information about closing date and contact details. This section summarizes the role and setting.
Responsibilities
* Play a vital role in the provision of Care at Home services on Orkney Mainland and throughout the Isles.
* Support small geographically based teams to ensure delivery of a high-quality Care at Home service.
* Work with individual service users, partner agencies and families to develop person-centred support packages with clearly identified goals, in line with the reablement ethos.
* Participate in quality control systems such as observing staff practice, reviewing care packages, and auditing files.
* Contribute to induction of new staff and delivery of in-house training, alongside Social Care Co-ordinators (SCC).
* Implement and co-ordinate high-quality support packages; stay up to date with best practice and legislation.
* Demonstrate organisation and communication skills and adaptability in a constantly pressured environment.
* Contribute to department-wide initiatives and opportunities for professional development; support innovative thinking.
Essential Requirements / Qualifications
* An SVQ 3 in Social Services and Health Care or HNC in Social Care, or other relevant qualification to allow registration with SSSC as a Supervisor in a Care at Home Service.
* OR a supervisory or management qualification at SCQF level 7 or above to allow registration with SSSC as a supervisor in a Care at Home Service, or achieve this qualification within 5 years of appointment.
* OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as detailed in the person specification, with the requirement to achieve the two qualifications within 3 years.
* Ability to travel efficiently between work locations within Orkney to meet operational requirements.
* Post subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.
Application Details
* Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025. Interview expenses are not payable for this post.
* For discussions, contact Erin Johnston, Registered Manager, at (01856) 888 390.
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