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Ref no:
ORK10002
Published:
29/01/2026
Closes:
15/02/2026
Location:
Papdale Halls of Residence, by Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN
Salary:
£29,002 - £29,311 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
20 hours per week

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Papdale Halls of Residence

Housekeeping Assistant

20 hours per week

Permanent

£29,002 - £29,311 pro rata / £15.03 - £15.19 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Papdale Halls of Residence provides co-educational accommodation to young people from the outlying islands. The service is registered with the Care Inspectorate and can support up to 72 young people aged between eleven and nineteen years old.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and self-motivated person to join our committed catering team.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm

The main duties of the post will be to assist in the cleaning of all areas, setting up and clearing down the dining area and washing up.

Applicants must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, or are required to undertake this within a 6 month period.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

To discuss the post, you are invited to contact Debbie Sclater, Registered Manager, on 01856 876060, or by e-mail to: debbie.sclater@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 15 February 2026

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

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