Carer Support Worker - ORK09949 ORK09949

Orkney Gin Company; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Kirkwall is seeking a Carer Support Worker to assist unpaid carers. This full-time permanent role involves providing essential information, advice, and services to help maintain the health and wellbeing of carers. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Carers Act, relevant qualifications, and experience working with carers. This position offers a salary range between £29,148 and £29,732 annually, with a commitment to supporting the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with unpaid carers.
• Ability to evidence strong participation skills.
• Knowledge of statutory assessment and referral procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support unpaid carers with information, advice, and services.
• Promote carers' rights and available support.
• Engage with colleagues and customers frequently.

Skills

Participation skills

Engagement with customers

Knowledge of the Carers Act

Education

Qualification at SCQF 5/6

Minimum 2 years relevant experience

Job description

# Carer Support WorkerRef no:: ORK09949Published:: 23/12/2025Closes:: 18/01/2026Location:: Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, KW15 1NYSalary:: £29,148 - £29,732 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Advert**ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE****Health and Community****Carer Support Worker****35 hours per week****Permanent****£29,148 - £29,732 / £15.97 - £16.29 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)**The Carer Support Worker is a brand-new opportunity to be at the centre of the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership’s work in regard to unpaid carers.Unpaid carers provide care and support to family members, friends and neighbours who need help because of illness, disability, frailty, mental health issues, or addiction, undertaking a huge range of tasks, from personal care through to emotional support.The Carer Support Worker will work with colleagues from across the statutory and third sectors, supporting the provision of information, advice, and support services for unpaid carers, throughout Orkney.Alongside telephone, email, home visits and other face-to-face contact with carers, you will support carers to maintain their health and wellbeing, ensuring they have access to statutory assessment and referral procedures, to enable appropriate support.You will also promote carers’ rights and services, raising awareness of issues affecting carers and their families, and the support available them.With a working knowledge of the Carers Act (Scotland) 2016, alongside experience of working with unpaid carers, you will be able to evidence strong participation skills, as well as frequent engagement with colleagues and customers.You should hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant subject, or have a minimum of 2 years previous relevant experience.Prospective applicants are invited to contact Shaun Hourston-Wells, Policy and Performance Manager, for an informal chat, on 01856 873535 extension 2414, or email [e-mail].**Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 18 January 2026***Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.*## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement