Healthcare Assistant

Make a difference Healthcare Assistant (Nights) – Community End of Life Care – Orkney

We are looking for compassionate healthcare assistants to support people with terminal illness in their own homes across Orkney’s rural and island communities. You’ll help local patients remain close to the people and
places they love, while providing kind, dignified end-of-life care.
Full training and support provided. A rewarding role where your care can truly make every moment count.

Salary: OIRO £38,422.24 to £41,742.72 per annum pro rata (based on AFC Band 2 base salary £26,696 to £28,988 per annum plus enhancements for weekday and Saturday night working) plus additional enhancements for Sundays and public holidays. In addition, Island Allowance £1,716 pro rata per annum.

Hours: 27 hours per week, working 3 nights across 7 days.
Contract: part-time permanent.
Location: community-based across Orkney.

You’ll be a kind, compassionate and reliable person who is passionate about providing exceptional care. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience with in a health or social care setting
• Experience of palliative or end-of-life care would be an advantage
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or a willingness to work
  towards this
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to support patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and comfort
• A commitment to treating every patient with dignity, respect and compassion
• Flexibility to work night shifts and weekends

Alongside a rewarding career making a genuine difference within the Orkney community, here is a snapshot of some of our benefits you’ll receive:

• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Industry-leading training and ongoing professional development
• Blue Light Card and Benefit Hub discounts

Orkney offers a truly unique place to live and work, with its breathtaking coastline, rich history and welcoming island communities.