Early Years Practitioner, Evie Nursery - ORK10765
Orkney Islands Council - Evie
£31,356 to £35,006 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Early Years Practitioner Evie Primary School 24.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year Permanent £31,356 - £31,995/ £32,743 - £35,006 pro rata £17.18 - £17.53 / £17.94 - £19.18 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Head Teacher. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of the role is to deliver a high quality Early Learning and Childcare service which meets the needs of and promotes the development of young children and their families We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children. You will be a warm and caring person with a real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow and develop. You will be curious about young children and keen to develop their interests. You will play a role in planning for and developing the environment and experiences in response to children’s needs. You will work alongside a nurturing and dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the very best for children and their families. Regular training and courses are offered to all practitioners to support practice development, and there are plenty of opportunities to network with practitioners in other settings. Practitioners are also able to collaborate with practitioners from other settings and share learning. 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 27 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews following. For a discussion about the role, contact Emma Jane Rendall, Head Teacher at emmajane.rendall@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 751237. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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General Youth Worker, Kirkwall Youth Club - ORK10762
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£30,060 to £30,662 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert General Youth Worker Kirkwall Youth Club 2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year Temporary up to 31 March 2027 £30,060 - £30,662 pro rata £16.47 - £16.80 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to a Community Learning and Development Officer. Your working pattern is 2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The role of the General Youth Worker is to provide support to the Senior Youth Worker in developing a varied weekly programme of activities, in consultation with club members. You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting. Therefore, if you are keen to get involved in youth work and wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you. In addition, the appointed person will be required to attend other meetings and will be offered a comprehensive training programme, over and above club sessions. 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 27 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 28 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 12 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Richard Smith at richard.smith@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2424. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Early Years Lead Practitioner, Eday Primary School - ORK10781
Orkney Islands Council - Eday
£32,743 to £38,309 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Early Years Lead Practitioner Eday Primary School 24.5 hours per week, Term Time Permanent £32,743 - £35,006 / £35,553 - £38,309 pro rata £17.94 - £19.18 / £19.48 to £20.99 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Head Teacher. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for delivering a high-quality early learning and childcare service which meets the needs of and promotes the development of young children and their families. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who would enjoy being part of a dynamic whole-school team to help deliver flexible, high quality care and learning service that meets the needs of young children and their families. 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 27 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week beginning 5 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (ELC) at shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext.3204 or Catherine Diamond, Service Manager (ELC) at catherine.diamond@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk or telephone 01856 873535 ext. 3220. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Kitchen Assistant, Papdale Primary School - ORK10779
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£29,909 to £30,237 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Kitchen Assistant Papdale Primary School 15.5 hours per week, Term Time Temporary up to 17 October 2027 £29,909 - £30,237 pro rata £15.50 – £15.67 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Service Manager, Corporate Catering. The working pattern is Monday and Friday, 9.30am – 2.00pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11.00am – 2.00pm (including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break). We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as a Kitchen Assistant, assisting with the school meal service at Papdale Primary School. Duties include serving meals, basic food preparation and cooking, operating the till, setting up and clearing down the dining area, washing up and cleaning. 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 4 October 2026, with shortlisting on 5 October 2026 and interviews taking place from 19 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Scott Pring, Service Manager, Corporate Catering via scott.pring@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 879238. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Team Manager, Business Support (Orkney Health and Care) - ORK10734
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£42,908 to £47,397 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Team Manager, Business Support (Orkney Health and Care) Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Permanent £42,908 - £47,397 £23.51 - £25.97 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Service Manager (Customer and Business Support). Your working pattern is 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective and efficient operation and delivery of the Orkney Health and Care business support function and its day to day activities, delivering on key priorities and driving improvement and change. As an experienced people manager, you will lead and develop the business support team, based in locations across Orkney. Providing a customer focused service the team contributes to the delivery of high-quality, integrated health and social care services across Orkney. This includes oversight of information governance, complaints handling, Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, records management, data protection compliance, performance management, service planning, risk management and business continuity arrangements, while driving continuous improvement in business processes, systems and working practices. Working closely with senior managers and service leaders, you will provide advice and operational support on business management, governance and service delivery matters. 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 adults 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 4 October 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 5 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 19 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Ratter, Service Manager (Customer and Business Support) at Fiona.ratter@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 extension 2230 or Alex Rodwell, Head of Performance and Business Support at alex.rodwell@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 extension 2281. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Activities Facilitator, Smiddybrae House - ORK10745
Orkney Islands Council - Dounby
£34,468 to £35,168 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Activities Facilitator Smiddybrae House 22.2 hours per week Permanent £34,468 - £35,168 pro rata £17.87 - £18.23 per hour The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to a Senior Social Care Worker. Your working pattern is shift working over 7 days, we are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to take the lead for organising and facilitating meaningful activities both in a group and on an individual basis with the support of your colleagues. A degree of flexibility will be required in delivery of this role, to accommodate activities which occur at different times of the day/week. If you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, have a strong community spirit and enjoy taking part and organising a variety of fun filled activities then this is the job for you. 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 engaging in activities. Previous experience of supporting older people, people with dementia and those who are physically frail is essential. 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 27 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place 1 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 9 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Erin Johnston at erin.johnston@orkney.gov.uk or 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 . Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Early Years Support Worker, Strynd Nursery - ORK10740
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£30,060 to £31,995 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Early Years Support Worker Strynd Nursery 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Permanent £30,060 - £30,662 / £31,356 - £31,995 pro rata £16.47 - £16.80 / £17.18 - £17.53 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager. Your working pattern would involve working part day shifts within the hours of 9am-4pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, including term time only, where possible. The purpose of this role is to support the nursery team to deliver a high quality inclusive Early Learning and Childcare service which meets the needs of and promotes the development of young children. In July 2026, the council opened the relocated Strynd Nursery in a new purpose-built building on Burnett Brae in Kirkwall. Strynd Nursery now is registered for 51 children aged 0-5 years and provides day care services for young children as well as the statutory entitlement of Early learning and Childcare for 2-5 year olds. We are looking for Early Years Support Workers to join our growing team at the new nursery to support the team in meeting the needs of children aged 0-5. This post may appeal to people thinking about a career change or looking for a way in to working with young children for the first time. We will support successful candidates to undertake SVQ 2/3 qualifications and provide other training and development opportunities. 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 27 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews following. For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Greaves, ELC Manager at fiona.greaves@orkney.gov.uk / 01856 886686 or Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (ELC), on shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Relief Social Care Worker, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK10731
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£17.09 to £17.85 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Relief Social Care Worker Sunnybrae Centre Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £17.09 / £17.85 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate You will be reporting to the Care Coordinator. Your working pattern will be as and when required. The purpose of this role is to carry out tasks and duties, delivered 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. The necessary qualifications for this role are: For appointment at Grade E: Hold an SVQ2, or equivalent qualification, in Social Care and be able to achieve 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. For appointment at Grade F: 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. The necessary skills and experience 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 adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 27 September, with shortlisting taking place Monday 28 September and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 5 October. For a discu ssion about the role, contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager at emmy.lutz@orkney.gov.uk or Lisa Schofield, Care Coordinator at elizabeth.rhodes-schofield@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 875736. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Cafe Supervisor, Kirkwall and St Ola Community Centre - ORK10749
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£32,767 to £33,429 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Café Supervisor Kirkwall and St Ola Community Centre (St Magnus Café) 35 hours per week Temporary up to 30 September 2027 £32,767 - £33,429 £17.96 - £18.32 per hour The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance . You will be reporting to Service Manager (Corporate Catering). Your working pattern is Monday to Saturday (Any 5 from 6 to suit business needs. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for all aspects of the day to day management of the St Magnus Café, Kirkwall Community Centre and Town Hall, promoting the Centre and Café as a provider of a high quality food and meeting room service. 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 27 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 28 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 12 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Scott Pring at scott.pring@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 879238. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Relief Driver / Roadworker 2, Hoy - ORK10729
Orkney Islands Council - Orkney Islands
£15.94 to £16.38 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Driver / Roadworker 2, Hoy Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.94 / £16.38 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance) You will be reporting to Darren Bisby Team Manager, Roads and Grounds Operations. Your working pattern is as and when required. To apply for this position, you must be resident on the island of Hoy or plan to move there. The purpose of this role is to undertake a range of roads and municipal related activities. This will include the delivery of the Councils winter maintenance service which will involve working in all weather conditions. 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 4 October 2026, with shortlisting and interviews to follow. For a discussion about the role, contact Darren Bisby Darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext.4224. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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