Social Care Assistant, Braeburn Court - ORK10265 at Orkney Islands Council

Position Social Care Assistant, Braeburn Court - ORK10265
Posted 04 May 2026
Expired 03 Jun 2026
Company Orkney Islands Council
Location St Margaret's Hope | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Advert Social Care Assistant Braeburn Court 27.5 hours per week, shift working including nights and weekends Permanent £35,898 - £36,630 pro-rata £18.61 – £18.99 per hour The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Care Coordinator. Your working pattern involves working a rota of day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards, the Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults 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. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information . This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 10 May 2026, with shortlisting taking place 11 May 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 18 to 22 May 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager or Kieran Whitten, Care Coordinator on For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15

Job Info:

  • Company: Orkney Islands Council
  • Position: Social Care Assistant, Braeburn Court - ORK10265
  • Work Location: St Margaret's Hope
  • Country: GB

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