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Social Care Assistant, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network (2 Posts) - ORK10538
Orkney Islands Council • Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Salary
£30k – £40k
Posted
14 July 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Orkney Islands Council is hiring a Social Care Assistant, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network (2 Posts) - ORK10538 in Kirkwall, a social work role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £30k – £40k. Orkney Islands Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
Advert Social Care Assistant Short Breaks and Supported Living Network 2 x 24.33 hours per week* Permanent £34,468 - £35,168 pro rata £17.87 - £18.23 per hour The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance. This post also attracts a Golden Hello Payment of £2,000 and is eligible for the Refer a Friend Scheme payment of £750 – please see attached Terms and Conditions, and the Information Sheet for more information about this scheme and other benefits. *It is essential th…
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