Supply for Early Learning & Childcare, Learning Support and Out of School Clubs - SIC08974
Shetland Islands Council - Shetland Islands
£15.21 to £18.92 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details Please state in your application which of the following posts you are interested in applying for: • Learning Support Worker • Learning Support Assistant • Supervisory Assistant • Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare • Support Worker - Early Learning & Childcare (qualified) • Support Worker - Early Learning & Childcare (unqualified) • Play Practitioner • Play Support Worker It would also be helpful to the panel if applicants were able to provide information on availability and which locations in Shetland they would be willing to work. Applications are invited to join our relief bank to provide support in our schools, nurseries and out of school clubs across Shetland. Members of the relief bank will be contacted on an ‘as and when required’ basis to provide cover, for example due to staff absence. Applications will be assessed against the criteria in the Person Specifications for the posts. Suitable applicants will be invited to interview and recruitment checks such as references, PVG Scheme membership, verification of qualifications and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be carried out before applicants are placed on the relief bank. If you apply online we will contact you by e-mail so please check for messages regularly. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information • Rate of pay shown is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 • Hours of work will be as and when required • Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update • Posts in Early Learning & Childcare and Out of School Clubs will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post • A relocation package does not apply to this post • We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. For further details relating to his post, please contact: Lauren Smith, Education Support Officer - ELC, Tel - 01595 744798 Email - lauren.smith2@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032. Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Night Houseparent - Anderson High School Halls of Residence - SIC08968
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£17.44 to £18.04 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. The post holder will attend to the social, emotional, educational and physical needs of children and young people, including those with additional support needs, resident in the Halls of Residence More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is G Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Temporary Part Time post for 16.0 Hours per Week, 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays. Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months. This is for the duration of a period of maternity leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship. A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Anderson High School Halls of Residence, Lerwick, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Nick McCaffrey, Team Leader, Telephone 07830197520 or email nick.mccaffrey@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Supervisory Assistant - Hamnavoe Primary School - SIC08965
Shetland Islands Council - Burra
£15.21 to £15.35 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details Responsible, under the direction of the head of establishment or such other officer as may be designated by the authority, individually or as a member of a team, for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the break period in accordance with the practices and procedures of the local authority. Duties will include supervision of the pupils in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises and may include ancillary associated duties (for example cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean, etc) to ensure the maintenance of good order and discipline. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/hamnavoeprimary/ www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is AB Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Permanent Part Time post for 4.0 Hours per Week, 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship. A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Hamnavoe Primary School, Hamnavoe, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Helen Robertson, Head Teacher, Telephone 01595 807440 or email helenrobertson@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Relief Bank for Teachers (Primary and Secondary) - SIC08966
Shetland Islands Council - Shetland Islands
£23.80 to £34.92 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details Applications are invited to join our relief bank to provide teaching support in schools across Shetland. Members of the relief bank will be contacted on an ‘as and when required’ basis to provide cover, for example due to staff absence. All applicants must be resident in Shetland before being cleared to work on the supply list as although we will aim to give as much notice as possible, you may be asked to work at short notice. Rate of Pay: £23.80 to £34.92 per hour inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance Applications will be assessed against the criteria in the Person Specification for Teachers (copy attached to the advert). Suitable applicants will be invited to interview and recruitment checks such as references, PVG Scheme membership, General Teaching Council for Scotland Registration, verification of qualifications and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be carried out before applicants are placed on the relief bank. If you apply online we will contact you by e-mail so please check for messages regularly. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update Preferred candidates must register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to being added to the relief bank We would welcome applications from flexible route probationers Hours of work will be as and when required A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. For further details relating to his post, please contact: Katherine Jamieson - Education Support Officer - Play Pedagogy, Contact on: Katherine.Jamieson@shetland.gov.uk or 01595 744764 If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 .
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Social Care Worker Practitioner - Newcraigielea - SIC08962
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£20.90 to £21.68 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details Social Care Worker Practitioner - Adult Services ‘Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference to someone’s life?’ Can you show us how you would treat the people we support, with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you kind, caring and compassionate and a good listener who is patient? If caring comes naturally to you and you find reward in supporting people, this could be the perfect job for you! Adult Services – what we do: The people who use our services (individuals) have additional support needs associated with learning disability or autism and require support to continue to live independently in their own homes, to attend Day Support and meaningful activity or have short break respite. For further details on our individual services, please see service descriptors attached below. What you’ll be doing: As a Social Care Worker in Adult Services: You will be responsible for providing direct support to individuals in a variety of settings. You will play a key role ensuring that individuals receive high standards of care and support to help retain their potential level of independence and dignity throughout their lives. You will support people with varying abilities and complex needs, enabling them to achieve their goals, identified priorities and personal outcomes. You will work as part of a team to provide the highest quality of care. This may include; intimate personal care, developing daily living skills, training, social activities and other meaningful activity in accordance with their identified needs and wishes, whilst supporting individuals, as far as possible, to avoid danger and harm. You must evidence that you can demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values of; Respect, Collaboration, Participation & Dignity and Empowerment What’s in it for you? Following a review of responsibilities and reward for social care worker roles across Council services, it was recognised that an uplift in salary was required. In this respect, you’ll be undertaking valuable work in more than one way! Your benefit package includes: Excellent Salary and Conditions Distant islands allowance Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies A varied and interesting workload Excellent training and development opportunities Various other employee benefits More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information Do you share our values? In Shetland Islands Council, Excellent service is at the heart of everything we do. We provide excellent service by taking personal responsibility and working well together. It is important that you share our values and would demonstrate this by: Providing an excellent level of service, by making sure you understand, meet and manage our service users’ needs. Working in an open and honest way, reflecting on your performance and looking for opportunities to improve and develop. Having a positive attitude by being open-minded, fair, respectful, trustworthy and honest. Taking your responsibilities as an employee of the council seriously. Social Care Workers shall provide care in a variety of settings including within the community. Therefore the worker will, in the majority of cases, be required to travel to undertake their duties. An ability to drive with a full driving licence is therefore highly desirable and may be essential depending on the demands of the service. The travel requirements of each post will be made clear through the recruitment & selection process. Above all else we’re looking for someone who’s compassionate, respectful, empathetic and honest, with a values and integrity to make a very real and positive difference to the people we support. For further details relating to these posts, please contact: Find out more about: Social Care careers in Shetland: here Values for a career in Social Care: here Living and working in Shetland: here The Shetland Islands Council: here The grade of this post is I Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Temporary Part Time post for 17.5 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year Temporary contract for a period of approximately 11 months. This is for the duration of a period of maternity leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Newcraigielea, Lerwick, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Lynne Peart - Team Leader - Contact on phone 01595744467 or email lynne.peart@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Learning Support Worker - Anderson High School - SIC08960
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£16.38 to £18.04 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details To support the care, welfare and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines. A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department, within a mainstream class or within an early learning and childcare (ELC) setting. They may be asked to work alongside, or with specific guidance from, any teacher within a school. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme (IEP). This programme is followed by all staff working with the child/young person and may involve working with other professionals and therapists e.g. Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Educational Psychologist, members of the Educational Outreach Service, etc. Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell’s Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle and Foula attend the school for up to six years. The school also serves all pupils in Shetland for S5 and S6, except for those attending Brae High School. There are extensive transport arrangements into Lerwick, and Halls of Residence accommodation for those pupils unable to travel each day. In August 2025, 975 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Mr Robin Calder. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information – https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/anderson/ www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is F/G This post is not career graded. What this means is that a successful candidate would be employed as either a Qualified or Unqualified Learning Support Worker. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed to determine whether they meet the person specification criteria of the qualified or unqualified Learning Support Worker role. This would determine the salary/rate of pay, as well as what duties would be expected of the post holder during their employment. The Job Profile documents at the end of this advertisement describe the qualified and unqualified roles in more detail. Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Temporary Part Time post for 30.0 Hours per Week, 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays. Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship. A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Anderson High School, Lerwick, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Marnie Harpe, Depute Head Teacher, Telephone 01595808008 or email marnie.harpe@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Practitioner - Early Learning and Childcare - Lunnasting Primary School - SIC08958
Shetland Islands Council - Vidlin
£17.44 to £19.46 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which meets the needs of each young child and their families and is in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - Lunnasting Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Vidlin. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Vidlin and surrounding areas. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 composite primary classes. There are currently 36 pupils in the school and 12 pupils in the nursery. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current Head Teacher is Ms Laura Tulloch. If you would like any further information please get in touch with the school on 01595 745690. www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is G/H This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Permanent Part Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week, 40.5 weeks per year plus 6.48 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Lunnasting Primary School, Vidlin, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Laura Tulloch, Head Teacher, Tel: 01595 745690, Email: laura.tulloch@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Team Leader - Marine Engineering - SIC08943
Shetland Islands Council - Sella Ness
£68,709.89 to £71,658.84 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details The Team Leader Marine Engineering reports to the Executive Manager- Harbour Master and Port Operation and is a member of the service management team. They provide information and advice to the Executive Manager to support service and directorate decision taking and the provision of support to Elected Members in determining the Council’s overall strategic objectives and priorities. Manage the Towage team and is customer focussed, efficient and effective delivery of services in accordance with the Council’s values, objectives, targets and statutory obligations. This includes the following functions: Towage Engineering Safety Management Systems, Towage Engineering Staff and Services, Towage Fleet Maintenance and Renewal. Provide professional advice to the Executive Manager, Director and Elected Members with respect to the development, planning and delivery of services to ensure the Council fulfils all statutory requirements and implements relevant policies in respect of these services. To fulfil the role of Designated Person Ashore in respect of Towage Services as described in the Port Marine Safety Code/SMS. Key Activities and Responsibilities Contribute to the development of Marine Engineering and Ports and Harbours strategies and plans Contribute to the provision of Best Value through reviews of service objectives, targets and operational delivery methods Contribute to the redesign, development and improvement of services to better meet the needs of customers and deliver the priorities and objectives of the Council Manage staff to achieve the customer focussed, effective and efficient delivery of the service plan, service improvement and outcomes required in accordance with agreed specifications, service standards, performance targets and costs Identify and manage risks within the functions managed Contribute to the setting of the budget for the service and monitor and manage expenditure within the budget allocated More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is M Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum and contracted overtime Permanent Full Time post for 42.0 Hours per Week, (37 hours plus 5 hours contracted overtime) 52.18 weeks per year A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Port Administration Building, Sella Ness For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ross Gordon, 01595 744202, ross.gordon@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Partnership Officer - Solarhus - SIC08959
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£33,675.19 to £46,456.16 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details The Partnership Officer provides information and advice to the Team Leader – Community Planning, and Executive Manager – Community Planning and Development to support service, directorate, corporate and Shetland Partnership decision making. This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is G/H/I/J This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata) Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Solarhus, Lerwick, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Emma Perring - Team Leader, Tel: 01595 74 4537, Email: emma.perring@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Administration Support Worker - Children's Social Work - Laburnum - SIC08950
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£16.38 to £18.04 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details The Administration Support Worker will be based in one of a number of settings and will provide a full range of administrative support to a locality or team(s). A degree of flexibility will be required, to meet the demands of the service. There may be considerable contact with customers, families and carers who will have varying degrees of need to which the postholder will be required to respond as appropriate. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is F or G This post is NOT career graded - your salary will depend on your experience and qualifications Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Temporary Part Time post for up to 25.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year Temporary contract for a period of approximately 24 months. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Laburnum House, Lerwick, Shetland For further details relating to this post, please contact: Kara Thomson, Acting Registered Manager, Tel - 01595 744192, Email - kara.thomson@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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