At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents in sheltered housing, promoting independence and dignity.
- Company: Orkney Islands Council, committed to equal opportunities.
- Benefits: Earn £15.94 per hour with shift allowances for unsocial hours.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for sleep-in cover.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with adults needing support and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 15.94 - 15.94 £ per hour.
Sheltered Housing Service – Rae’s Close, Stromness
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis. Relief. £15.94 per hour. The above amount includes Distant Islands Allowance. A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked, where appropriate.
You will be reporting to the Team Manager (Housing Support). Your working pattern is on an as and when required basis. The Service operates on seven day shift working and a shift allowance is payable for weekend working hours. Opportunities to undertake sleep-in cover may be available, for which a sleep-in allowance is payable.
The purpose of this role is to assist in the provision of housing support to people living within Orkney Islands Council’s Sheltered Housing. You will need experience of working with adults with support needs and ideally of working with older people. In addition, you should have excellent communication skills, be a good listener and be well organised and reliable. You should be committed to supporting, encouraging and enabling tenants to make informed choices and maintain their independence and personal dignity. You should be able to work alone and also as part of a team, and uphold the highest levels of confidentiality.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 26 July 2026 with shortlisting taking place week commencing 27 July 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 3 August 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Jane Alexander, Team Manager (Housing Support) at jane.alexander@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2686.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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.
Relief Sheltered Housing Warden, Stromness - ORK10506 employer: Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and independence of its tenants. With flexible working hours and opportunities for additional allowances, employees can enjoy a rewarding role while contributing to the community. The council is committed to employee growth and development, ensuring that staff have the resources and support needed to thrive in their positions.
