Relief Early Years Support Worker - ORK09248

Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Relief Early Years Support Worker - ORK09248

£20,001 - £30,000

Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

  • Full time
  • Temporary

Posted 1 week ago, 5 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: 31-03-2026 (In 353 days)

job Ref: ORK09248

Full Job Description

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING

Various Locations

Relief Early Years Support Worker

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.35 / £16.00 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are seeking suitable candidates to join our supply list in the Early Learning and Childcare setting.

The ideal candidates will have recent experience of working with young children in a structured context. This post is rewarding and requires energetic, thoughtful people who are able to work as part of our team in a caring, learning environment.

For appointment at Grade D:

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy AND successfully complete a relevant qualification to allow registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up the post.

For appointment at Grade E:

You should hold a recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) e.g. NC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 2. You are required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of taking up the post and maintain this registration.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

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

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by contacting Catherine Diamond, Service Manager (Early Years Team) on ext 3220 or email: catherine.diamond@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Recruitment for this post is on-going

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

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About this company

Orkney Islands Council

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Forget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.

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