Relief Sheltered Housing Warden

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Housing Services

Relief Sheltered Housing Warden

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£14.85 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

We are looking for Relief Sheltered Housing Wardens to assist in the provision of housing support to people living within Orkney Islands Council’s Sheltered Housing. You will be responsible, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

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 hold an SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Housing Support Service, or achieve this qualification within 3 years of appointment.

You will also be required to hold an up to date Basic First Aid Certificate and Food Hygiene Certificate, or be prepared to work towards these qualifications.

You should be able to work alone and also as part of a team, and uphold the highest levels of confidentiality.

Seven day shift working is required 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.

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 Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Jane Alexander, Team Manager (Housing Support) on 01856 873535 extension 2686 or email jane.alexander@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 June 2025

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