Relief Social Care Assistant, Hamnavoe House
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Relief Social Care Assistant, Hamnavoe House
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Relief Social Care Assistant at Hamnavoe House, Coplands Road, Stromstone, KW16 3BW. Hours are offered on an as and when required basis. Rate: £16.38 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance). Shift allowance paid for unsocial hours.
Job Details
- Ref: ORK10269
- Published: 22/04/2026
- Closes: 10/05/2026
- Location: Hamnavoe House, Stromness
- Rate: £16.38 per hour
- Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief
- Hours: 0 hours per week (as needed)
Role Description
You will report to a Senior Social Care Worker. The working pattern is on a shift rota basis, including 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. This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Qualifications and Skills
The necessary qualification, experience and skills are detailed in the 'must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for shortlisting and appointment.
How to Apply
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 10 May 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Marina Stanger, Registered Manager, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden]. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
About the Employer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the local authority for Orkney, Scotland. Accredited as Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Silver.