Care Assistant - Care at Home Domiciliary Care
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Social Care Worker
37 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£18.06 - £18.44 / £18.88 - £20.20 per hour
The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance
You will be required to 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.
You will 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.
Previous experience in social care is essential.
You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 years of appointment.
You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.
You are required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 months of appointment.
This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults. Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026
- Location:
- Dounby, Orkney Islands
- Job Type:
- FullTime
