ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Health and Community Care
Relief Mobile Community Responder
Hours are offered on an as and required basis
£16.49 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
You will work as part of a team to provide a Community Care Alarm Responder service to individuals living in the communities of Orkney.
Assisting individuals to remain at home as independently as possible and deliver services, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards.
Within the Responder service there are two different teams, the Red Team and the Green Team. The Red Team work three shifts including nights and the Green team work two shifts with no nightshift but a midnight finish time.
The main difference between them is that the Green Team also helps to provide short-term support to individuals following discharge from hospital and delivery of support to prevent hospital admissions.
You will hold or achieve within 5 years, an SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 6) in Health and Social Care or other equivalent level qualification accepted by SSSC for registration.
You will have the ability to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion and ensure people are included in and supported to make decisions for themselves.
You will have good written and verbal communication skills and show a basic understanding of health and safety for yourself and others including risk assessment Further information relating to the role and the requirements for it is available in the attached Job Profile.
You will hold a Full UK Driving Licence to be able to drive a car/small van (please note the Council if committed to making reasonable adjustments so if you are unable to drive due to a disability your application will still be able to be considered)
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.
For an informal discussion or further information about these roles, please contact: Erin Johnston – Registered Manager, on 01856 888390 or at erin.johnston@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 2 November 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.