Relief Social Care Assistant, Hamnavoe House - ORK10269

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Relief Social Care Assistant
Hamnavoe House
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£16.38 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

Shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours where appropriate.

You will be reporting to a Senior Social Care Worker.

The working pattern for this role is on a shift rota basis, including work on weekends, evenings and public holidays.

Your work will include providing 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 and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice and local
and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

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 Sunday 10 May 2026

For a discussion about the role, contact Marina Stanger, Registered Manager, at marina.stanger@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 850311.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

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