Modern Apprentice

Ktpws; Dounby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health and care organization is seeking a Modern Apprentice for a part-time position at Smiddybrae House in Dounby. The role includes assisting service users with personal and general care ensuring their comfort and wellbeing. This temporary position offers opportunities to complete the SVQ2 in Care. The candidate should be able to travel across Orkney and is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check. The salary ranges from £32,494 to £32,749 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in social or domestic care settings is preferred.
• Understanding of care standards by the Care Inspectorate is beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible hours across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks delegated by senior staff effectively.
• Ensure safety and comfort of service users.
• Assist with personal care and general wellbeing.

Skills

Confidentiality principles

Personal care assistance

Ability to travel efficiently

Education

SVQ2 in Care (to be completed)

Job description

# Modern Apprentice - Smiddybrae HouseRef no:: ORK09947Published:: 15/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Smiddybrae House, Vetquoy Road, Dounby, KW17 2HHSalary:: £32,494 - £32,749 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 22.2 hours per week## Advert**ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE****Smiddybrae House****Modern Apprenticeship in Social Care****22.2 hours per week, Shift working over seven days****Temporary up to 31 August 2027****£32,494 - £32,749 pro rata / £16.93 - £17.06 per hour (including 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.Your work will include the opportunity to complete the SVQ2 in Care through Orkney College. You will provide high standards of care in line with the policy and procedure, professional guidelines and social care principles.You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager on 01856 771100.**Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 25 January 2026***Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.*## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement