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  • Relief Lecturer - Art and Design - ORK10416  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Relief Lecturer in Art and Design UHI Orkney Hours are offered... Read More
    Advert Relief Lecturer in Art and Design UHI Orkney Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £24.57 / £28.07 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Curriculum Leader. This is a supply position, for inclusion on a list of people available for offers of work as and when required. The purpose of this role is to teach assigned classes and associated duties. UHI Orkney wishes to appoint relief staff in all areas of Fine Art and Design for occasional sessions and covering illness. The institution benefits from its dual status as a partner of UHI, wholly owned by Orkney Islands Council, which gives it strong roots in the local community and a focus on supporting the local economy, alongside a national and international reach. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers of Art in Further and Higher Education settings, and career artists with experience of delivering workshops, etc. You will have experience of delivering arts-related teaching; a creative and student-focussed approach along with an ethos of strong teamwork and collegiality. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 1 July 2026. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Curriculum Leader Dr Jon Shaw Jon.Shaw@uhi.ac.uk or 01856 569253. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Housing Assistant - ORK10420  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Housing Assistant Housing Services 35 hours per week Permanent... Read More
    Advert Housing Assistant Housing Services 35 hours per week Permanent £30,060 - £30,662 £16.47 - £16.80 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Team Manager (Housing and Homelessness). Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to assist the Team Manager (Housing and Homelessness) in the management of Housing Revenue Account (HRA), Education and emergency tenancies. This is a varied role which assists both our Homelessness and Advice and Housing Management teams in the management of properties and provides support to Housing Officers. Duties will include assisting Housing Officers on ensuring data on homelessness is recorded as required by the Scottish Government, assisting Housing Officers with paperwork on arrears and tenancy breach work, assisting with the process of making empty properties (including emergency properties) available for re-let including the purchase and acquisition of furniture. In addition, this will involve accompanying Housing Officers on home visits / interviews as required. The post will also include drafting a range of legal notices and the administration of various processes including consultations and mailshots. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026 with shortlisting taking place week commencing 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 6 July 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Moira Adamson, Team Manager (Housing and Homelessness) at moira.adamson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2173. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Night Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House - ORK10446  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Social Care Worker (Nights) Smiddybrae House, Dounby 33.47 hour... Read More
    Advert Social Care Worker (Nights) Smiddybrae House, Dounby 33.47 hours Permanent £42,870 - £43,768 / £44,820 - £48,001 pro rata £22.22 - £22.69 / £23.23 - £24.88 per hour The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Registered Manager. Your working pattern is night shifts only on a rota basis, including weekends and public holidays. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to provide a high standard of care to older people, in line with policy and procedure, professional guidelines and social care principles. Promoting optimum and meaningful quality of life for service users undertaking duties efficiently and effectively. 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. Previous experience in social care is essential. Applicants must be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults or achieve this within 3 months of appointment The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information . This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Erin johnston on 01856 771 100. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House - ORK10445  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Job Description Social Care Worker Smiddybrae House 37 hours per week... Read More
    Job Description Social Care Worker Smiddybrae House 37 hours per week Permanent £35,974 - £36,717 / £37,587 - £40,219 £18.65 - £19.03 / £19.48 - £20.85 per hour The above amounts include 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. W e are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. 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. Previous experience in social care is essential. To be appointed on Grade E: You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve an SVQ3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 years of appointment. To be appointed on Grade F: You should hold an SVQ3 in Social Care or another relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults. You are required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults within 3 months of appointment. This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information . For an informal discussion about this post please contact Erin Johnston on 01856 771100. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Administrative Assistant - ORK10429  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Administrative Assistant Harbour Authority Building, Scapa 35 h... Read More
    Advert Administrative Assistant Harbour Authority Building, Scapa 35 hours per week Permanent £30,060 - £30,662 £16.47 - £16.80 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Team Manager Operational Support, Marine Services and Transportation Your working pattern is 0900 - 1700, Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to provide high standard general administrative and business support. The successful candidate will support the Team Manager in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of Marine Services administration. The postholder must be organised, able to work on your own initiative and prioritise work to meet deadlines. Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills are essential. Candidates will also be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026 with shortlisting taking place week commencing 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 29 June 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Jessica Low at jessica.low@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873636 For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Depute Head Teacher, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK10424  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Depute Head Teacher Kirkwall Grammar School 35 hours per week P... Read More
    Advert Depute Head Teacher Kirkwall Grammar School 35 hours per week Permanent £79,215 The above amount includes Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to Ruth McKay, Head Teacher. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. Kirkwall Grammar School is a vibrant school of around 860 pupils with a catchment area which covers Kirkwall, the East Mainland, Orphir and the North and South Isles. Around 60 of our young people are accommodated in Papdale Halls of Residence during term time. The school building is modern, bright and well-resourced. Young people benefit from many opportunities within their wider curriculum including a strong tradition of music and creativity and a range of sports and outdoor activities. Orkney is a place of significant natural beauty, with a rich heritage. The old and the new collide where World Heritage Archaeological Sites look over sector leading renewables research facilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to take up the position of Depute Head Teacher with responsibility for Learning, Teaching and Assessment. You will join a Senior Leadership team comprised of two other DHTs, a Head Teacher and a Business Manager. You will be committed to improvement and excellence and have a genuine interest in supporting young people to achieve their best. This will be reflected in a strong focus on positive outcomes for all young people through the development of high-quality learning and teaching and an inclusive curriculum. You will have the ability to develop and sustain effective relationships across the school community. In common with DHT colleagues, this role carries responsibility as Head of one of our three school houses, supported by two Principal Teachers of Guidance. This is an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful change and improvement across the school community, supported by significant investment in evidence-based professional learning. You must have a minimum of provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Salary will be based on the Depute Head Teachers and Headteachers of the SNCT Salary Tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information . Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy . Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 16 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 25 and 26 June 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Ruth McKay at ruth.mckay@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 872102. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Social Care Worker, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network - ORK10331  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Social Care Worker Short Breaks and Supported Living Network 30... Read More
    Advert Social Care Worker Short Breaks and Supported Living Network 30.68 hours Permanent £35,974 - £36,717 / £37,587 - £40,219 pro rata £18.65 - £19.03 / £19.48 - £20.85 per hour Sleeps in shifts are a contractual requirement on a rota basis. These are paid at a hourly rate on top of the weekly contracted hours. You will be reporting to the Senior Social Care Worker and Registered Manager. Your working pattern is shift working over seven days, we are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. This service provides high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and their families, enabling independence and inclusion in the community. The purpose of this role is to support individuals who have short stays for respite within our Short Breaks service, by delivering flexible, responsive and enabling care that promotes independence. You will play a key role in promoting choice, dignity and support individuals to access community facilities while promoting healthy sleep patterns to enhance wellbeing. You will be expected to undertake a keyworker role and lead the support planning and risk assessment processes, whilst working collaboratively with the Senior Social Care Worker and wider team. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information • carry out sleep ins at your place of work on a rota, click here for Sleep In Information This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place 19 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 29 June 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Senior Social Care Worker or Registered Manager on 01856 871431. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Launch Deckhand - ORK10407  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Launch Deckhand Scapa Pier, Kirkwall 37 hours per week Permanen... Read More
    Advert Launch Deckhand Scapa Pier, Kirkwall 37 hours per week Permanent £40,056 - £42,875 £20.75 - £22.22 per hour The above amounts both include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Marine Superintendent. Your working pattern is 3 weeks on shift, 3 weeks off-shift. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to crew the pilot launches and other vessels operated by Marine Services. A crewman of the pilot launch will primarily carry out instructions given by the coxswain. The launch deckhand will ensure the safety and security of the pilot launch and the safe transfer of the pilots. The post holder will also assist the Coxswain in observing Harbour operating procedures and the Port Management Safety Code. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information . This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 15 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 29 June 2026 For a discussion about the role, contact Ankit Sondhi at ankit.sondhi@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873636. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Lecturer - ORK10412  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Lecturer UHI Orkney 14 hours per week Temporary up to 2 July 20... Read More
    Advert Lecturer UHI Orkney 14 hours per week Temporary up to 2 July 2027 £44,835 - £53,356 per year The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Curriculum Leader, Nature based learning. Your working pattern will be all day Thursday and Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is facilitating learning and teaching, planning and preparing the learning experience, maintaining quality and standards, providing academic guidance and support and undertaking professional practice and development. The successful applicant will lead on qualifications to meet the needs of the land based students including Modern Apprenticeships in Agriculture, NQ Agriculture, NC Rural Skills SCFQ4 while helping the curriculum leader to develop other courses. Applicants should hold an SVQ, HND or other SCQF level 8 qualification in an area relevant to the curriculum remit OR have at least five years previous relevant experience in land based industries. We are interested in considering potential applicants with subject experience in land based industries. The successful candidate will hold a Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) or other recognised equivalent lecturing/ teaching qualification at SCQF level 9, recognised by General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) for the purpose of registration, or be willing to achieve this within 3 years. You must hold registration as a College Lecturer with GTCS, either Full or Provisional (Conditional) in line with NJNC Circular STL 02/24, or be willing to achieve this within an agreed timescale. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026 with shortlisting taking place week commencing 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 29 June 2026. Online interviews are available by arrangement. For a discussion about the role, contact Colin Risbridger at colin.risbridger@uhi.ac.uk or 01856569240 We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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  • Registered Manager (Papdale Halls of Residence) - ORK10413  

    Orkney Islands Council
    - Orkney
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    Advert Registered Manager Papdale Halls of Residence 14 hours per week... Read More
    Advert Registered Manager Papdale Halls of Residence 14 hours per week Permanent £42,908 – £47,397 / £48,017 – £50,919 pro rata £23.51 - £25.97 / £26.31 – £27.90 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Service Manager (Housing, Homelessness and Schoolcare Accommodation). Your working pattern is Thursday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. We are happy to talk about flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to undertake the responsibility of Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate for Papdale Halls of Residence. This is a varied management role within Papdale Halls of Residence which provides school care accommodation services to children from the north and south isles while they complete a secondary school education. The post holder will be required to manage the day-to-day operation of the facility including responsibility for supervision and support of staff in the performance of their duties ensuring highest standards of professional practice and conduct. The post also requires effective and efficient ongoing operation of services. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • participate in a standby rota covering out of hours, click here for Standby Information . • carry out sleep ins at your place of work on a rota, click here for Sleep In Information . This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026 with shortlisting taking place week commencing 22 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 29 June 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Lesley Mulraine, Service Manager (Housing, Homelessness and Schoolcare Accommodation) at lesley.mulraine@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2174. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Read Less
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