Relief Social Care Assistant – Short Breaks – ORK09138 Supply/Casual/Relief

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Short Breaks and Supported Living Network

Relief Social Care Assistant

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.26 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

We are seeking to recruit someone who is highly motivated to provide high quality services to older people in our extra care facility.

You will be required to undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff, but also need to be able to use your own initiative at times. The post requires adherence to Care Standards and Codes of Practice as well as a positive attitude towards optimum fulfilment of older people’s lives.

Previous experience in social care is highly desirable.

You should hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualifications to enable registration with SSSC or achieve this within 5 years of appointment.

You must also register with SSSC as a Support Worker within 6 months of appointment.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Inga Wilson, Registered Manager on 01856 871960.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 23 March 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post