Domestic, Children's Residential Service - ORK09551
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,864.00 to £29,173.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1ZS |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09551 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Children’s Residential Services
Domestic
9 hours per week
Permanent
£28,864 - £29,173 pro rata / £14.96 - £15.12 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A vacancy exists for a Domestic in Orkney’s Residential Services. The residential children’s service in Orkney is committed to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home setting for looked after children. We are seeking a Domestic who will be committed to maintaining a positive and safe environment for children and young people and to work collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies ensuring that the building is kept to a high standard of cleanliness.
The applicant will at all times adhere to confidentiality in matters relating to children and young people and their families, staff and other Service matters.
You would also be expected to attend team meetings on an ad hoc basis. In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.
Applicants must have experience of basic cleaning duties, cleaning equipment and chemicals and hold 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.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Fiona Stout, Registered Team Manager on 01856 873135.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 10 August 2025
Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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