Relief Early Years Support Worker - ORK
Job in
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, KW15, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-01-30
Listing for:
Orkney Islands Council
Contract, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Child Care/Nanny
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Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
# Relief Early Years Support Worker Ref no::
ORK
09248
Published::
04/04/2025
Closes::
31/03/2026
Location::
Kirkwall Area, Orkney Islands, KW15 1NY
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* West Mainland Area, Orkney Islands, KW17 2HH
Rate::
£15.35 - £16 per hour Contract Type::
Supply/Casual/Relief Position Type::
Supply/Casual/Relief
Hours::
0 hours per week Applications for this job cannot be made online. Please refer to the advert for further information.## Advert
** 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.diamo
** Recruitment for this post is on-going
*** Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.*## Job Attachments Applications for this job cannot be made online. Please refer to the advert for further information.
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