Vacancies
Orkney Islands Council
Working together for Orkney
Senior Youth Worker, Hope & Burray Youth Club (Ref: ORK10804)
2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year, Temporary to 31 March 2027, £31,356 – £31,995 pro rata / £17.18 – £17.53 per hour
Closing date for the above entry: Sunday 4 October 2026
Social Care Assistant, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network (Ref: ORK10720)
27 hours per week, Permanent, £34,468 – £35,168 pro rata / £17.87 – £18.23 per hour
Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House (Ref: ORK10791)
22.2 hours per week, Permanent, £34,468 – £35,168 pro rata / £17.87 – £18.23 per hour
Kitchen Assistant, Burray Primary School (Ref: ORK10805)
12.5 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time, £29,909 – £30,237 pro rata / £15.50 – £15.67 per hour
Relief Driver / Roadworker 2, Westray (Ref: ORK10813)
£15.94 / £16.38 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Project Support Officer (OHAC) (Ref: ORK10814)
35 hours per week, Temporary up to 30 June 2028,
£31,356 – £31,995 / £17.18 – £17.53 per hour
Cafeteria Manager, UHI Orkney (Ref: ORK10831)
35 hours per week, Term Time, Permanent, £31,356 – £31,995 / £17.18 – £17.53 per hour
Closing date for the above six entries:
Sunday 11 October 2026
Technician, Operations Support (2 Posts) (Ref: ORK10631)
2 x 35 hours per week, Permanent, £35,553 – £38,309 /
£19.48 – £20.99 per hour
Social Care Assistant, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network (Ref: ORK10721)
24.08 hours per week, Permanent, £34,468 – £35,168 pro rata / £17.87 – £18.23 per hour
Closing date for the above two entries:
Sunday 18 October 2026
Deputy Principal, UHI Orkney (Ref: ORK10816)
35 hours per week, Permanent, £66,236
Relief SVQ Assessor, Agriculture, UHI Orkney
(Ref: ORK10828)
£19.48 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Registered Manager, Papdale Halls of Residence (Ref: ORK10832)
14 hours per week, Permanent, £42,908 – £50,919 pro rata / £23.51 – £27.90 per hour
Closing date for the above three entries:
Sunday 25 October 2026
Relief Cook, Kirkujvar House (Ref: ORK10194)
£15.94 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Recruitment for the above entry is ongoing
Happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
Salaries and hourly rates are inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance and Shift Allowance where applicable.
Orkney Islands Council ensures that the pay for all posts meets both the Scottish Local Government Living Wage and Real Living Wage.
Orkney Islands Council offers a wider range of benefits including contributory pension scheme, excellent annual leave and public holiday, occupational sick pay, family-friendly, flexible and hybrid working options.
Further information is available from, and online applications can be made through:
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/orkney-islands-council/jobs
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If you are unable to apply online and need to apply using an alternative format, please contact Customer Services, Orkney Islands Council, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY, Tel: (01856) 873535 or email customerservice@orkney.gov.uk.