At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve snacks and lunches, along with cleaning and laundry duties.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Strynd Nursery, part of Orkney Islands Council.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible working hours, and a permanent position.
- Other info: Regulated role requiring Level 2 Disclosure; equal opportunities employer.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a friendly work environment.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 15.67 - 15.67 £ per hour.
21 hours per week
Permanent £29,909 - £30,237 pro rata
£15.50 - £15.67 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager.
Your working pattern is Monday-Friday mornings. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable people with good communication skills to join our committed staff team.
The main duties of this post will include:
- Preparing and serving snacks
- Serving lunches
- General cleaning duties
- Laundry duties
- Stock checks of supplies
This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 9 August 2026 with shortlisting to take place week commencing 10 August 2026 and interview week commencing 17 August 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Greaves at fiona.greaves@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 886686.
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
Domestic, Strynd Nursery - ORK10615 in Kirkwall employer: Orkney Islands Council
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