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  Relief Support for Learning Assistant  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Edinburgh

  Posted: 08/12/2025

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  AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGVarious Schools Relief Support... Read More

  AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGVarious Schools Relief Support for Learning Assistant Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.47 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable and caring people with good communication skills to join our Supply List. If called upon on a supply basis, you would be involved in assisting children in their learning at various stages across the school. Induction training would be provided if required. 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 Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Siobhan Wilks, Service Manager, Support for Learning & Inclusion, ext or email Recruitment for this post is on-going Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post. Read Less

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  Relief Social Care Worker, St Rognvald's House  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Kirkwall

  Posted: 08/12/2025

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  AdvertORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE St Rognvald's House Relief Social Care Wo... Read More

  AdvertORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE St Rognvald's House Relief Social Care Worker Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £16.49 / £17.23 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate 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. To be appointed grade E: You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Social Care AND achieve 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, within 3 years of appointment. To be appointed grade F: 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 are required to register with the SSSC, as a Practitioner in a Care Home Service for Adults, within 6 months of appointment. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to met 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. Read Less

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  Relief Cook, St Rognvalds House  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Kirkwall

  Posted: 08/12/2025

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  AdvertORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE St Rognvalds House Relief Cook Hours are... Read More

  AdvertORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE St Rognvalds House Relief Cook Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.38 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person to undertake Relief Cook duties at St Rognvalds House. You will assist in preparing a choice of nutritional meals to a consistently high standard, whilst also ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene. You should hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or, if only an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is held, be able to achieve an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate after appointment to the post. 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 Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Kirstie Moar, Interim Registered Manager, on . Recruitment for this post is on-going Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post. Read Less

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  Relief Community Learning Tutor  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Edinburgh

  Posted: 08/12/2025

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  AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGVarious Locations Community Le... Read More

  AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGVarious Locations Community Learning Tutor Hours are offered on an as and when required basis. £17.32 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) Do you have a skill or a hobby you would like to share with Others? We are looking to recruit experienced sessional tutors willing to offer non-certificated informal courses in community settings all around Orkney, to further complement our current Community Learning provision. We are looking for innovative and creative tutors who can inspire and motivate a diverse range of learners. Classes we have offered in the past include, Straw Work, Creative Writing, Shiatsu, Flower Arranging and Photography. Candidates must have a high level of expertise in their chosen field and an in-depth knowledge of the subject they wish to offer to offer. Experience of teaching and relevant qualifications in the subject matter are desirable. Applicants must be available to deliver community-based provision at times to suit learner needs, which may include daytime, evening or weekend classes. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Read Less

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  Relief Education Support Worker  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Edinburgh

  Posted: 08/12/2025

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  AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGVarious Schools Relief Educati... Read More

  AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGVarious Schools Relief Education Support Worker Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.05 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) Applicants are sought to join our Supply List, to provide an efficient support to staff within schools/educational establishments. Hours are offered on a relief basis to cover for holiday and sickness absence. Incorporating Auxiliary, Janitor, Escort and Clerical Assistant roles, the duties of this post can include assisting teaching staff with classroom work, supervision of pupils, cleaning and general clerical work. This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Lorna Thomson or Susan Thornton, Senior Administrative Officers, by email or or telephone, Ext. or . The recruitment for this post is on-going Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post. Read Less

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  Relief Domestic, Various Older People's Care Facilities  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Orkney

  Posted: 08/12/2025

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  Job DescriptionORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Various Older People's Care Faci... Read More

  Job DescriptionORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Various Older People's Care Facilities Relief Domestic Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £14.96 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate We are looking for an enthusiastic person to undertake domestic duties at Smiddybrae House, a residential establishment in Dounby; Hamnavoe House, a residential establishment in Stromness; and St Rognvald House, a residential establishment in Kirkwall, providing continuous care to the frail, elderly and those with dementia. Applicants should have basic experience of cleaning duties and cleaning equipment and a good general standard of education, including literacy and numeracy. This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults. Read Less

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  Relief Early Years Practitioner  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Edinburgh

  Posted: 08/12/2025

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  AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGVarious Schools / Educational... Read More

  AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGVarious Schools / Educational Establishments Relief Early Years Practitioner Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £16.58 / £17.32 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) Suitable candidates with a relevant childcare qualification are sought to join our supply list. You should have recent experience of working with young children in a structured context. If called upon on a supply basis, you would be involved in delivering a flexible, high quality care and education-centred service that meets the needs of young children and their families. To be appointed at Grade E: 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 are also required to achieve an HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post. To be appointed at Grade F: You are required to achieve an HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up post. You are also required to have at least one years' experience of working with young children in a dedicated early learning and child care setting (this may be in a training or student role). For both Grade E and Grade F, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, or where new to employment as a Practitioner in Day Care of Children, register within 6 months of taking up post. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirement of the Service. This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Catherine Diamond, Principal Teacher (Early Years) telephone ext or email The recruitment for this post is on-going. Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post. Read Less

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  Relief Cook, Smiddybrae House  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Dounby

  Posted: 28/04/2025

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  Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Smiddybrae House, Dounby R... Read More

  Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Smiddybrae House, Dounby Relief Cook Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £14.85 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person to undertake Relief Cook duties at Smiddybrae House, a residential establishment in Dounby providing continuous care to the frail, elderly and those with dementia. You will assist in preparing a choice of nutritional meals to a consistently high standard whilst ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene. You should hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent OR hold an Elementary Food Hygiene qualification with the requirement to achieve an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate. This post is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults. Read Less

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  Supply Teacher (Primary)  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [temporary] - Kirkwall

  Posted: 28/04/2025

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  Advert EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Schools Supply Tea... Read More

  Advert EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Schools Supply Teachers (Primary) Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers to join our supply list, for isles and Orkney mainland schools. We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who are committed to continually improving the quality of teaching and learning. We would welcome applications from primary qualified teachers. Applicants must be registered, or in the process of registering, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children. The salary will be based on the SNCT Salary Tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by contacting Morag Miller, Service Manager (Primary Education), on 01856 873535 or by email at: . The recruitment for this post is on-going Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post. Read Less

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  Service Manager (Social Care)  

  Orkney Islands Council

  [fulltime] - Kirkwall

  Posted: 28/04/2025

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  Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Health and Community Care S... Read More

  Advert ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE Health and Community Care Service Manager (Social Care) 35 hours per week Permanent £65,508 / £35.90 per hour (Including temporary market supplement for the first three years and Distance Islands Allowance) £58,518 - £63,756 / £32.07 - £34.94 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance, after the first three years) We are seeking to appoint an individual to the post of Service Manager (Social Care) within Orkney Health and Care. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with considerable experience of working within the Public Sector. You will also have skills and demonstrate ability in leadership and management and will be willing to take on the challenge of managing all aspects of social care service provision. You will provide leadership and ongoing management support across the full range of social care services and will be responsible to the Head of Health and Community Care. This is a significant role within the Orkney Health and Care management team structures. You will be an inspiring people manager and create an environment where staff are highly engaged and energised and encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional development. In addition, the Service Manager will have the ability to support and develop staff to ensure services are delivered to the highest standard and will be a key contributor to the broader development of Health and Care services within the Health and Social Care Partnership. We are seeking someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills who has the ability to manage change and can demonstrate evidence of managing multidisciplinary teams. You will demonstrate a record of success in the delivery of organisational change and partnership working. Applicants should hold a qualification at SCQF level 8/9 (i.e., SVQ4, HND, General Degree or equivalent), or, where this essential qualification is not held, have a minimum of 5 years previous relevant experience. Applications from fully qualified Registered Nurses, AHP's or Social Workers holding registration with NMC, HCPC or SSSC, accordingly, and with over 5 years previous relevant experience are also welcome. Orkney is the second most northerly of the island’s areas, with 17 inhabited islands. Although geographically remote, Orkney is easily accessible by air or boat and has a cosmopolitan community with immense historical and cultural impact. From food to sports, music to technology, Orkney has a reputation for excellence. Scotland’s smallest local authority enjoys unique opportunities for collaboration with partner agencies. The postholder will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme which is a career average revalued earnings (CARE) defined benefit scheme. 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 membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults. Read Less

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