Activities Facilitator, Smiddybrae House - ORK09552
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,269.00 to £33,948.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Dounby, KW17 2HH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09552 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Smiddybrae House
Activities Facilitator
22.2 hours per week, Shift working over seven days
Permanent
£33,269 - £33,948 pro rata / £17.24 - £17.60 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
You will take the lead for organising and facilitating meaningful activities both in a group and on an individual basis with the support of your colleagues. A degree of flexibility will be required in delivery of this role, to accommodate activities which occur at different times of the day/week.
If you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, have a strong community spirit and enjoy taking part and organising a variety of fun filled activities then this is the job for you.
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 will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users engaging in activities.
Previous experience of supporting older people, people with dementia and those who are physically frail is essential.
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Joanna Nicholson, Registered Manager on 01856 771100.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 24th August 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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