Total 15 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Kirkwall, KW15 1QN

Care Support Worker (Personal Assistant) - Female support only

Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1NU, Orkney.
Salary: £15.10 per hour (£12 per hour plus £3.10 Orkney Island Supplement).
Contract: Part or Full time including flexible working.

Are you interested in working for an award-winning social care charity?

Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.

Let Us Introduce You To Heidi

Heidi is looking to transition from her current living set up into her new home and she is looking for Personal Assistants (Support Workers) to support her to make this transition successful. We are looking for a bespoke team so that Heidi receives person centred support with the right personal assistants that share similar interests and outlooks on life.

Heidi is looking for outgoing personal assistants that can support her everyday hobbies. She loves to watch TV shows and playing games that are mathematically based! Heidi has an excellent memory and loves dates, time and anything numbers. Heidi enjoys spending time watching her favourite shows such as count down and other quiz shows. She enjoys going out to local cafes, historical sites and going out to local events. Heidi is looking to build her social skills and gain confidence in social settings within the community. She also enjoys sensory experiences and enjoys visiting the local library.

Heidi's support is based in Kirkwall and is within walking distance of all amenities. Heidi's support is delivered as part of team so personal assistants will works as part of close team of support workers to provide support.

That is why Heidi needs you! Will you bring your best so that Heidi can live her best life?

Enable offer a variety of different shift patterns across 13 services, specifically Heidi's shift times are as follows:

9am-3pm
9am-9pm
9am- 9pm- overnight support shift

Enable is happy to offer a flexible approach to contracted hours, shift patterns and shift times that can work around childcare and other commitments.

Enable offer a bespoke induction and shadowing process for each of the people we support. If you would like any additional information, please contact the Enable office.

About You

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support Claudia to get the most out of life; then please apply now!

Enable needs you and your values to help us create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

You don't need experience in care to start your social care career with Enable. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills.

Wherever your journey has taken you up until now, join us, and together we will forge a new path in what could potentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had!

About Us

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

These include, but are not limited to:

* Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
* Introduction to autism
* Epilepsy awareness
* Moving and Handling
* Adult support and protection
* Child support and protection
* First Aid
* Positive Behaviour Support

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

* Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loans*
* Blue Light Card

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of their start date.

*terms & conditions apply

Care Support Worker (Personal Assistant)

Location: Keith, Moray, AB55 5HB.
Salary: £12.00 per hour.
Contract: Multiple contacts available, 12, 24 or 36 hours per week.

Are you interested in working for an award-winning social care charity?

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes - whatever they may be!

Each person we support has different support needs, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.

Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.

Let us introduce you to Jay:

Jay enjoys the finer things in life, he is partial to a game pie or a wee dram of whisky. He enjoys nothing more than a trip to the local butchers or out for a fancy meal. He is a big local football fan and appreciates a read of the paper and a snooze in the afternoon.

Jay now needs more support than he ever has before and we are building a bigger team around him to support him with his ever changing needs. Support with personal care and full moving and handling is required. As long as this can all be done with a smile and a joke then you will have a fun day. Bonus points if you can speak Gaelic.

About You

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support Jay to get the most out of life; then please apply now!

Enable needs you and your values to help us create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

You don't need experience in care to start your social care career with Enable. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills.

Wherever your journey has taken you up until now, join us, and together we will forge a new path in what could potentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had!

About Us

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

These include, but are not limited to:

* Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
* Introduction to autism
* Epilepsy awareness
* Moving and Handling
* Adult support and protection
* Child support and protection
* First Aid
* Positive Behaviour Support

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

* Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loans*
* Blue Light Card

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of their start date.

*terms & conditions apply

What's involved with this role:

Temporary Governance Officer/Admin – Human Resources



Job Ref: Bournemouth 5258450

Pay Rate: £15.18 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Role Length: This opening assignment is for 3 months

City: Bournemouth, Dorset

As a point of contact for the People and Culture team you will support with managing, Freedom of Information requests, sharing and disclosure of personal information requests and data breach recording.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the process for Subject Access Requests by circulating to the appropriate manager, collating and redacting information to comply with Data Protection Act.
Manage and circulate requests for information to the appropriate colleagues, collating responses and supplying information to the requestors, ensuring compliance with the GDPR, Freedom of Information Act and adhering to strict legislative timescales.
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on information governance including, corporate policies and complex legislation.
Use initiative and analytical skills to apply existing methods and techniques with a range of different customers. Communicate and ensure understanding of required outcomes to comply with the Corporate Information Governance framework.
Create, recommend and implement new, more effective and efficient ways of working, identifying improvements in working practices and sharing best practice.
Support and lead the development of a records management process. Maintaining retention and disposal criteria, identifying areas for review and implementing changes, arranging task and finish groups, be the champion/super user for working groups, audit compliance with clear desk policies.
Undertake investigations and report on internal data protection breaches. Provide managers with the correct documentation and support to investigate within the deadlines required.
Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of the post.

Qualifications:

HR entry level qualification or equivalent experience



Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role, or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.
Knowledge of GDPR, practices, and legislation.
Experience in managing Subject access requests.
Proficiency in MS Office, HR information systems and advance use of Excel.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.

Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would ask that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, not as a PDF.

If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.











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Job Ref: Bournemouth 5258450


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
St Rognvald's House

Administrative Assistant

35 hours per week
Temporary for a period of up to six months
£27,889 - £28,455 / £15.28 - £15.59 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We require an Administrative Assistant to join the team at St Rognvalds House within Orkney Health and Care. The successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support to the team as required and will work closely with the Registered Manager and the Senior Administrative Officer to ensure that a high level of administration support is provided.

Experience in general administrative and reception duties, and in the use of computerised systems, are essential. Knowledge of use of databases and spreadsheets is highly desirable. Duties will include being the first point of contact for the service, maintaining statistical information and records and scrutinising timesheets. This is a varied but demanding environment.

You will already have experience of working as an effective team member within an administration team and have excellent administration and computer skills, ideally using Microsoft Office applications. You will need to be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, use your own initiative, maintain confidentiality, and be able to work unsupervised. We are looking for a good communicator and with excellent organisational skills as you will be part of a team liaising with members of the public, service users, families, external agencies and professionals.

The successful candidate will hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 (i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grades, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate or Foundation Apprenticeship) in an administration related subject. Alternatively, where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an administrative role is required.

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

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting PJ Dewar, Administration Support Manager, on 01856 873535, ext 3288 or e-mail pj.dewar@orkney.gov.uk, or Tracy Breck, Senior Administrative Officer, on ext 2651 or tracy.breck@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22 October 2024

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

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Care at Home

Administrative Assistant

35 hours per week
Permanent
£26,666 - £27,232 / £14.61 - £14.92 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We require an Administrative Assistant to join the Care at Home team within Orkney Health and Care. The successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support to the team as required and will work closely with the Registered Manager within Care at Home and the Senior Administrative Officer to ensure that a high level of administration support is provided.

Experience in general administrative and reception duties, and in the use of computerised systems, are essential. Knowledge of use of databases and spreadsheets is highly desirable. Duties will include being the first point of contact for the service, maintaining statistical information and records and scrutinising timesheets. This is a varied but demanding environment.

You will already have experience of working as an effective team member within an administration team and have excellent administration and computer skills, ideally using Microsoft Office applications. You will need to be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, use your own initiative, maintain confidentiality, and be able to work unsupervised. We are looking for a good communicator with excellent organisational skills, as you will be part of a team liaising with members of the public, service users, families, external agencies and professionals.

The successful candidate will hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 (i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grade, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ 3, Higher, National Certificate or Foundation Apprenticeship) in an administration related subject. Or, where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an administrative role is required.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact PJ Dewar, Administration Support Manager on 01856 873535, ext. 3288 or email pj.dewar@orkney.gov.uk or Tracy Breck, Senior Administrative Officer on 01856 873535, ext. 2651 or email tracy.breck@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 20 October 2024

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

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Kirkwall Grammar School

Administrative Assistant

14 hours per week
Permanent
£26,666 - £27,232 pro rata / £14.61 - £14.92 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our established team which provides all aspects of clerical and administrative support within the school. You will be required to undertake a wide variety of duties within this demanding environment.

Previous experience in general administrative and reception duties, dealing with the public and using Microsoft Office packages is essential, while experience of using information management systems would be highly desirable.

You must be highly motivated and have a flexible and positive approach to all aspects of work.

Your communication and organisational skills must be of the highest standard as you will be required to work on your own initiative and as part of a team liaising with the public, the pupils, the staff and parents. You should be able to uphold the highest levels of confidentiality.

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and precision will also be some of your main strengths as these qualities are crucial within this role.

You should hold an SCQF level 5 qualification (i.e., SVQ2, National 5 or equivalent) in a relevant subject or, where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 2 years' experience of working in an administrative role is required.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between 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.

For an informal discussion, please contact Melanie MacLennan, Office Manager, Kirkwall Grammar School by telephone: 01856 872102 or by email: mel.maclennan@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 6 October 2024

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Neighbourhood Services - Engineering Services

Harbours Engineering Superintendent/Clerk of Works

35 hours per week
Permanent
£38,528 - £42,561 / £21.11 - £23.32 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Orkney provides a beautiful setting in which to live and work and a wonderful opportunity to combine a fulfilling and challenging career with the best that the islands can offer in terms of lifestyle. Our vibrant and forward-thinking community is regularly voted the happiest and the best place to live in the UK. Our quality of life is second to none. With a rising population, excellent local services and a multitude of opportunities and facilities to cater for whatever your interests outside of work may be.

We are looking for a Harbours Engineering Superintendent/Clerk of Works with experience in the construction of civil engineering schemes preferably including piers structures to join our team working on projects which include piers, harbours, coastal protection and flood prevention works.

You will be involved in providing services for the maintenance and ongoing development of existing harbours civil infrastructure including linkspan and walkway assets across 29 ports and piers. Whilst this is an office based role you will also be required to spend time on site carrying out pier inspections, supervising contractors and liaising with suppliers, harbour users and the Harbour Authority.

You will be self motivated and organised, as well as practically minded with a flair for problem solving. Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Harbours and Structures) you will help ensure the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of lifeline infrastructure which can be exposed to some of the harshest environments in the country.

Whilst the Council is the smallest in the United Kingdom, its roles and responsibilities and the range of its infrastructure is broad, hence the engineering team draws enormous satisfaction from the diversity and intensity of its work.

You should have an SVQ level 4 or above in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications or experience in construction and have experience in a site based supervisory role for civil construction works.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

You should hold a full and current UK driving license.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting David Custer, Service Manager Engineering, e-mail david.custer@orkney.gov.uk or telephone 01856 873535.

Closing Date: Sunday 29 September 2024

Please note that interview expenses and relocation expenses are payable for this post.

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Educational Resources

Senior Administrative Officer (Staffing/Statistics)

14 hours per week
Permanent
£29,148 - £31,265 pro rata / £15.97 - £17.13 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Education, Leisure and Housing to appoint a Senior Administration Officer. The successful candidate will assist the management team in providing a full range of professional support, ensuring that the business aspects of Education and Leisure are delivered effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.

The right candidate will have significant experience in administrative practices, and candidates should be familiar with all Microsoft Office packages. We require enthusiastic individuals that continually seek ways to improve all aspects of our service and actively support colleagues to implement positive changes to working practices.

You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and have the ability to communicate to customers at all levels, both internally and externally. You will work to strict deadlines, use your own initiative and be able to work unsupervised. You should be able to demonstrate experience of working accurately with figures producing information and reports on time.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of an HNC or other SCQF level 6/7 in Business Administration or relevant subject, or where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 3 years experience of working in a relevant role is required.

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 Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For more information regarding this post contact Ingrid Scott, Team Manager (Resources), tel: 01856 873535 ext 2433 or email ingrid.scott@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 8 September 2024

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

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Administrative Assistant

17.5 hours per week
Permanent
£26,666 - £27,232 pro rata / £14.61 - £14.92 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We require an Administrative Assistant to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service within Orkney Health and Care. The successful candidate will work closely with the Operational Manager and the Administration Support Manager to ensure that a high level of clerical support is provided.

Your main duties will include receptionist duties, updating and maintaining statistical information, creating appointments for service users using the TrakCare system and wide-ranging administrative duties.

You will already have experience of working as an effective team member within an Administration team, excellent administration and computer skills, ideally using Microsoft Office Applications.

You will need to be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, use your own initiative, maintain confidentiality and be able to work unsupervised. We are looking for a good communicator with excellent organisational skills as you will be part of a team liaising with members of the public, service users, families, external agencies and professionals.

You will hold a minimum of an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in Business Administration or another a relevant subject, OR where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative role is required.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Alison Stewart, Senior Administration Officer on 01856 87 35 35 extension 2618 or alison.stewart@orkney.gov.uk or PJ Dewar, Team Administration Manager on 01856 87 35 35 extension 3288 or PJ.Dewar@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 25 August 2024

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

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Orkney Library and Archive

Administrative Officer

21 hours per week
Permanent
£27,853 - £28,455 pro rata / £15.26 - £15.59 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic person to assist in the delivery of the award winning library service in Orkney.

Applicants should have the necessary skills and experience to provide a variety of administrative and financial tasks to support the general operation of the library and archive services of Orkney Library and Archive. They will also play a significant part in the delivery of a wide range of services and activities to the community. A flexible approach to the organization and promotion of library and archive services is essential.

Other requirements are good communication and interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and a commitment to customer care.
You should hold a SCQF level 6 (i.e. SVQ 3) or equivalent level qualification in an administration related subject or where the qualification is not held a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a relevant administrative role is required.

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

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland Clearance.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by contacting Vikki Kerr, Team Leader (Libraries & Archives), tel; 01856 873535 ext. 3027 or email vikki.kerr@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 25th August 2024

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

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Secondary & Tertiary Education - UHI Orkney

Relief Administrative Assistant

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£14.61 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Bring your skills to support our senior team at UHI Orkney.

UHI Orkney is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above relief role.   

Duties are varied and will include maintenance of electronic and manual filing systems, records management systems, inventories, and financial systems as well as general administrative duties. In addition, the role provides support with the administration of meetings, organisation of the Annual Graduation & Awards Ceremony and maintaining the College website.   

Candidates should have experience of working in a busy office environment, a good understanding of office systems and procedures, as well as experience in the use of computerised systems, in particular Microsoft Office, and a knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.   

Applicants are required to hold a qualification at SCQF level 5/6, (e.g. SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grades, Intermediate 2, etc.) in a relevant subject or, where the essential qualification is not held, have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an administrative role. 

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

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

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by emailing Donna.Wishart@uhi.ac.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 28 July 2024

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

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
St Rognvald’s House

Administrative Assistant

35 hours per week
Permanent
£26,666 - £27,232 / £14.61 - £14.92 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We require an Administrative Assistant to join the team at St Rognvald’s House within Orkney Health and Care. The successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support to the team as required and will work closely with the Registered Manager and Seniors within St Rognvald’s House, and the Senior Administrative Officer, to ensure that a high level of administration support is provided.

Experience in general administrative and reception duties, and in the use of computerised systems, are essential. Knowledge of use of databases and spreadsheets is highly desirable. Duties will include being the first point of contact for the service, maintaining statistical information and records and scrutinising timesheets. This is a varied but demanding environment.

You will already have experience of working as an effective team member within an administration team and have excellent administration and computer skills, ideally using Microsoft Office applications. You will need to be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, use your own initiative, maintain confidentiality, and be able to work unsupervised. We are looking for a good communicator and with excellent organisational skills as you will be part of a team liaising with members of the public, service users, families, external agencies and professionals.

The successful candidate will hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 (i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grade, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ 3, Higher, National Certificate or Foundation Apprenticeship) in an administration related subject or, where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an administrative role is required.

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

For a discussion about the post please contact either Tracy Breck, Senior Administrative Officer, telephone: (01856) 873535, extension 2651, e-mail tracy.breck@orkney.gov.uk or PJ Dewar, Administration Support Manager, telephone: (01856) 873535, extension 3288, e-mail, pj.dewar@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 21 July 2024

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

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Care Support Worker (Personal Assistant)

Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1HG.
Salary: £12.00 per hour.
Contract: 35 hours per week.

Female support only

Are you interested in working for an award-winning social care charity?

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes - whatever they may be!

Each person we support has different support needs, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.

Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.

Let us introduce you to Claudia:

Claudia is looking to transition from her current living set up into her new homeand she is looking for Personal Assistants (Support Workers) to support her to make this transition successful. We are looking for a bespoke team so that Claudia can recives person centred support with the right personal assistants that share similar interests and outlooks on life.

Claudia is looking for outgoing personal assistants that can support her everyday hobbies. She loves to watch TV shows and playing games that are mathematically based! Claudia has an excellent memory and loves dates, time and anything numbers. She enjoys going out to local cafes, historical sites and going out to local events. Claudia is looking to build her social skills and gain confidence in social settings within the community. She also enjoys sensory experiences and enjoys visiting the local library.

That is why Claudia needs you! Will you bring your best so that Claudia can live her best life?

About You

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support Claudia to get the most out of life; then please apply now!

Enable needs you and your values to help us create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

You don't need experience in care to start your social care career with Enable. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. Wherever your journey has taken you up until now, join us, and together we will forge a new path in what could potentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had!

About Us

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

* Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
* Introduction to autism
* Epilepsy awareness
* Moving and Handling
* Adult support and protection
* Child support and protection
* First Aid
* Positive Behaviour Support

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

* Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loans*
* Blue Light Card

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of their start date.

*terms & conditions apply

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STRATEGY, PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Customer Services and Corporate Administration

Administrative Officer (Enterprise and Economic Growth)

35 hours per week
Permanent
£27,853 - £28,455 / £15.26 - £15.59 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for a motivated individual to take up the position of the Administrative Officer within the Enterprise and Economic Growth team embedded within the Economic Development team.

The successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support to the Economic Development team as required. This will include direct working with the team to support customer and client project work associated with the Council's economic development and community development fund, Business Gateway Service and other project and programme activities. The post holder will also work closely with the Team Manager, Business Support and Enterprise Manager to ensure a high level of business support is provided.

You will ideally already have experience of working as an effective team member within an administration team, have excellent administration and computer skills, ideally using Microsoft Office applications. In all cases you will need to be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, use your own initiative, maintain confidentiality and be able to work unsupervised. We are looking for a good communicator and with excellent organisational skills as you will be part of a team liaising with a wide range of customers.

You should hold an SVQ level 3/HNC or equivalent level qualification in Business Studies/Administration or Accountancy (SCQF level 6) or, where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a relevant administrative role is required.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Gavin Barr, Economic Development Manager, telephone 07741121271 or by email gavin.barr@orkney.gov.uk or Wendy Pickles, Business Gateway Manager, telephone 01856 886666 or by email wendy.pickles@orkney.gov.uk or Melanie Slater, Service Manager - Customer Services and Corporate Administration, telephone 01856 873535 extension 3301 or by email melanie.slater@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 7 July 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Educational Resources

Senior Administrative Officer (Staffing/Statistics)

14 hours per week, Thursday and Friday, 9am – 5pm
Permanent
£29,148 - £31,265 pro rata / £15.97 - £17.13 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Education, Leisure and Housing to appoint a Senior Administration Officer. The successful candidate will assist the management team in providing a full range of professional support, ensuring that the business aspects of Education and Leisure are delivered effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.

The right candidate will have significant experience in administrative practices, and candidates should be familiar with all Microsoft Office packages We require enthusiastic individuals that continually seek ways to improve all aspects of our service and actively support colleagues to implement positive changes to working practices.
You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and have the ability to communicate to customers at all levels, both internally and externally. You will work to strict deadlines, use your own initiative and be able to work unsupervised. You should be able to demonstrate experience of working accurately with figures producing information and reports on time.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of an HNC or other SCQF level 6/7 in Business Administration or relevant subject, or where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 3 years experience of working in a relevant role is required.

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 Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For more information regarding this post contact Ingrid Scott, Team Manager (Resources), tel: 01856 873535 ext 2433 or email ingrid.scott@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 19 May 2024

Please note that interview are not payable for this post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme