assistant care practitioner jobs in Kirkwall

You will provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

You will be responsible for providing chair side support in all day-to-day activities within the practice and surgeries.

You will play an important role in a ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care while complying with all clinical and health & safety guidance. Other duties include:

About the Organisation: As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference. Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and...

Join a leading healthcare provider in Scotland, renowned for delivering exceptional ophthalmic care. Our modern facilities and dedicated team are at the forefront of eye health, committed to improving patients’ vision and quality of life. We are seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner, skilled in cataract surgery, to join our team. Role Overview As an Ophthalmology Scrub...

Closing date: 02-02-2026 Customer Team Member Location: 19 Albert Street , Kirkwall, KW15 1HP Pay: £12.60 per hour Contract: 16 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, late evenings (store closing) and weekends, to be discussed at interview Full, paid training provided You can...

Registered Nurse ( RGN / RMN / RNLD ) – Nursing home in West Lothian – up to £49,400 per annum Position: Registered Nurse Location: West Lothian Care Categories: Palliative nursing and Dementia care Salary: £ – p/h – up to £49,400 per annum The actual rate of pay will be within these advertised bandings and will be dependent on your ability to demonstrate your competence during the...

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To attend to site based emergency calls and provide medical care in line with scope of practice. Appointment for this position is subject to successful completion of physical fitness and medical assessment KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls Administer patient care in line with the scope of practice Provide professional emergency...

You will provide person centred care and support to older people and / or to people who have a learning or physical disability to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

You will provide person centred care and support to older people and / or to people who have a learning or physical disability to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

You will provide person centred care to individuals to enable them to live as independently as possible, in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of practice and local and national policies in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults.

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 should have recent experience of working with young children in a structured context.

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years work of volunteering experience involving children.

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 should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults.

You will assist in the effective and efficient co-ordination, scheduling and monitoring of the Care at Home service using an electronic rostering system.

You will organise and manage the work routines of a large, dispersed group of care at home assistants in line with the principles of the Health and Social Care Standards.

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by the Registered Manager in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users.

You should hold an SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare, or equivalent level qualification, to enable registration with the SSSC.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service. This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

You should have experience in dealing with the public and excellent customer care skills are essential.

You will be required to use the Leisure Management software to check-in customers when they arrive and set up equipment ready for bookings.

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and an HSE First Aid qualification would be an advantage.

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 must also register with the SSSC as a Support Worker within three months of appointment.

You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by the Registered Manager in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users.

You should hold an SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare, or equivalent level qualification, to enable registration with the SSSC.