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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 left

Job 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.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

7 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

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Orkney Islands Council

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