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Leisure Assistant, Stromness Swimming Pool - ORK09632

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Posting date: 12 August 2025
Salary: £31,465.00 to £31,804.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 August 2025
Location: Stromness, KW16 3AH
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09632

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Stromness Swimming Pool

Leisure Assistant

20 hours per week

Permanent

£31,465 - £31,804 pro rata / £16.31 - £16.49 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

A Leisure Assistant is required to assist in carrying out the operational procedures of the Stromness Swimming Pool.

You should have experience in dealing with the public and excellent customer care skills are essential. You will be required to ensure an excellent standard of cleanliness and an awareness of Health and Safety requirements is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a flexible approach to working hours.

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and an HSE First Aid qualification would be an advantage. Other essential qualities include an ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Lisa Kirby, Senior Duty Officer (Pools) on 01856 850552 or by email: lisa.kirby@orkney.gov.uk

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 24 August 2025

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

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