Relief Social Care Assistant - ORK10130 at Orkney Islands Council

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Advert Relief Social Care Assistant Braeburn Court Hours are offered on an as and when required basis A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate £15.88 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) You will be reporting to the Care Co-ordinator. This is a relief position, for inclusion on a list of people available for offers of work as and when required. The purpose of this role is to support adults living in their own homes at Braeburn to live as independently as possible. This could include helping with daily routines, supporting people to stay active, assisting with meals and personal care, or simply spending time chatting and helping someone feel connected to their community. 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 is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on 19 April 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 20 April 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 29 April 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager, on or Kieran Whitten, Care Coordinator, on or 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: Relief Social Care Assistant - ORK10130
• Work Location: St Margaret's Hope
• Country: GB

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