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Relief Housekeeping Assistant, Papdale Halls of Residence - ORK09483

Job details
Posting date: 19 June 2025
Salary: £14.44 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 July 2025
Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1QN
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09483

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Papdale Halls of Residence

Relief Housekeeping Assistant

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£14.44 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Papdale Halls of Residence provides accommodation and support services to secondary school pupils from the isles to enable them to complete their education at Kirkwall Grammar School.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housekeeping team at Papdale Halls of Residence for the above relief role.

We are seeking applications for a caring, conscientious person to join our committed team. Applicants will ideally have some experience in cleaning and be happy to work alongside children and young people.

You will be required to carry out a range of cleaning activities, follow specific cleaning schedules and maintain records such as temperature checks.

Duties include the use of powered cleaning equipment to ensure the premises are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

Applicants should hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or be able to achieve this within 6 months of appointment.

This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Debbie Sclater, Registered Manager, or the Duty Senior House Parent on 01856 876060.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 6 July 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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