# Social Care Officer - NightsRef no:: ABS45621Published:: 15/10/2025Closes:: 29/10/2025Location:: Durnhythe Care Home, Durn Road, Portsoy, AB45 2QJSalary:: £16,916 - £17,365 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 20 hours per week## Job DescriptionLead, as a key worker, in the provision of person centred care with holistic support of individuals, in a community or residential setting, whilst promoting equality and choice for all. Responsible for development, recording, implementation and review of personal care and support plans in partnership with service users.There is a responsibility for the post holder to work toward continuous improvement of the post for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.Fixed term for a period not exceeding**: 01/11/2026.**Informal enquiries to**: Ruth Simpson - 01261 455828**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk## RequirementsThis post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 6 months of employment.This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement
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