Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae - ORK

Social Care Worker

Smiddybrae House, 24.66 hours per week, Permanent

£35,974 - £36,717 / £37,587 - £40,219 pro-rata
£18.65 - £19.03 / £19.48 - £20.85 per hour

The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Senior Social Care Worker.

Your working pattern is shift working over seven days (12.33hr shifts). We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.

• Carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users.
• Observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing, including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate.
• Work unsocial hours on a rota, as required.

• Previous experience in social care is essential.
• Requires Level 2 Disclosure and PVG scheme membership.
• Must meet all qualifications, experience and skills detailed in the attached job profile.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 26 July 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Caroline Penman, Team Manager (Social Care), at c or on .

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.