1. About the Job: Health Care Assistant Opportunity

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Health Care Assistants, where you’ll perform tasks and duties assigned by senior staff efficiently and effectively. Your role is crucial in meeting the social and domestic care needs of our service users, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assist service users with daily personal care tasks in line with Care Inspectorate standards.
• Confidentiality: Uphold strict confidentiality in all aspects of care and practice.
• Safety and Well-being: Ensure the well-being of service users, attending to their general care needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential: Previous experience in social care is required.
  • Grade E: Must hold an SVQ2 or equivalent qualification in Social Care and be committed to achieving an SVQ3 within 5 years for SSSC registration as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.
  • Grade F: Must hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent, enabling SSSC registration within 3 months as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.

Travel Requirements: Candidates must be able to travel efficiently across various work locations within Orkney to meet operational needs.