Relief Senior Social Care Worker, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network - ORK10512
Orkney Islands Council
Kirkwall, KW15 1RPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£21.14 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
31 March 2027
163 days leftJob description
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£21.14 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
You will be reporting to the Registered Manager.
Your working pattern is shift working on an as and when required basis.
The purpose of this role is to undertake duties as delegated by the Registered Manager ensuring effective and efficient ongoing operation of the service.
Supervise and support staff in the performance of their duties ensuring highest standards of professional practice and conduct. At all times adhere to the Departments policies and procedures for the care of elderly people in the unit. Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
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.
The recruitment for this post is on-going
For a discussion about the role, contact Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager at joanna.nicholson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 871431.
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.
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Provenance
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LG Jobs
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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