Employability Keyworker - ORK09560
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,251.00 to £35,579.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1NY |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09560 |
Summary
Advert
EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Community Learning and Development
Employability Keyworker
35 hours per week
Temporary up to 31 March 2026
£33,251 - £35,579 / £18.22 - £19.50 per hour (Including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Learning and Development Team, for an Employability Keyworker. As an Employability Keyworker you will work with individuals and organisation to plan, develop and deliver personalised employability support to enable individuals to increase their confidence, skills and knowledge, reach their potential and make positive and sustained future transitions towards their goals.
Candidates should hold SVQ3/HNC or equivalent SCQF level 6 qualification in Community Learning and Development or related qualification and have a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a Community Learning and Development, social care or health setting.
You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various 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 Lindsey Johnson, Team Manager (Employability Services), on (01856) 873535 extension 2437, or by email at Lindsey.Johnson@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 27 July 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post
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