Orkney Islands Council
Night Social Care Worker
Various Older People’s Care Facilities
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked, where appropriate
£17.09 / £17.85 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
You will be reporting to Senior Social Care Worker.
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 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.
Recruitment for this post is ongoing
For a discussion about the role, contact Kirstie Moar at kirstie.moar@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 700333
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
How to apply
Applications for this role must be submitted through the official Orkney Islands Council recruitment system using the application link provided below