housing support jobs in Kirkwall

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 must also register with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment. This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

You will be responsible for providing chair side support in all day-to-day activities within the practice and surgeries.

You will play an important role in a ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care while complying with all clinical and health & safety guidance. Other duties include:

You should be adaptable, as workloads & priorities can change during the busy periods. Naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team and who loves engaging in conversation with guests.

You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before starting with us.

You must be aged 21 or over - Formal qualifications such as: - Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) - Community Interpreting - NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous - Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages - Any other interpreting related qualification

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 membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Advert EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Various Schools Relief Education Support Worker Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £14.53 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...

You should have a good general standard education including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy, and have experience of working / volunteering with children or young people This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

You should have a good general standard education including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy and hold a SCQF level 5 qualification - e.g. SVQ2, NC or PDA in relevant subject area or where this qualification is not held be willing to achieve it within 3 years of taking up post.

You must have a good 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 children and protected adults.

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 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 membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy AND successfully complete a relevant qualification to allow registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up the post. For appointment at Grade E:

Advert EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Various Schools Relief Education Support Worker Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £14.53 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...

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 must also register with the SSSC as a Support Worker within three months of appointment.

You must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent. This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working with children. To discuss the post, you are invited to contact Debbie Sclater on 01856 876060, email debbie.

You will support the Registered Manager and our geographically based teams to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of a high-quality Care at Home service to those individuals on service.

You will assess the needs of each service users’ outcomes and create support plans that demonstrate they meet the individual’s needs.

You should hold a Practitioner Qualification in Counselling (minimum SCQF 8) in Counselling.

You must also hold full registration on an appropriate register, approved by the PSA e.g. BACP, PTUK, COSCA, BAPT.

You must be Qualified to deliver on-line counselling.

You will provide a comprehensive administrative and support service to the Council and its Committees, as well as other bodies serviced by the Council, including attending and clerking meetings, collating and issuing papers for meetings and processing reports and correspondence.

You should hold a SVQ2 or equivalent SCQF level 5 qualification in an administration related subject. Where you do not hold this, a minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative role is essential. A positive and enthusiastic team player is required who enjoys interacting with children and adults in a busy environment.

You should bring a successful track record of Middle or Senior Leadership with demonstrable impact on outcomes for young people. The substantive postholder has a particular responsibility for Kirkwall Grammar School’s Pupil Support teams, working closely with the Principal Teachers for Guidance and Support for Learning; experience of one or both areas will be an advantage.