Domestic / Gardener / Handyperson

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Domestic/Gardener/Handyperson
Sunnybrae Centre
15 hours per week
Permanent

£29,002 - £29,311 pro-rata
£15.03 - £15.19 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

You will be reporting to the Registered Manager.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday.

We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of the role is to support the smooth running of the Sunnybrae Centre by maintaining a clean, safe and well-presented environment across the core building, tenants’ homes and outdoor areas.

Sunnybrae Centre is looking for a motivated, practical and creative individual to help us maintain our core building, support tenants in their homes, and develop our outdoor spaces. From small repairs and general maintenance to helping keep our grounds tidy and supporting our growing vegetable garden, this is a hands-on role where your work will make a real difference to people’s day-to-day lives.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, self-motivated and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. An interest in gardening and being outdoors is a real advantage, as is a proactive approach to spotting jobs that need done and taking pride in seeing them through.

If you enjoy practical work, like the idea of being part of a warm and supportive environment, and want a role where you can use your skills to help create a comfortable and well-maintained place for people to live, then we would love to meet you!

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 subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

Applications close at 23:59 on 5 April 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 6 April 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 12 April 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager at emmy.lutz@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 87 5736.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.