Assistant House Parent, Papdale Halls of Residence

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a dedicated care professional to join the care team at Papdale Halls of Residence in Kirkwall. This part-time temporary position involves providing high-quality person-centred care to children and young people, including those with additional support needs. Applicants should have experience working with children and families, along with relevant qualifications to meet social care registration requirements. Closing date for applications is 24 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families/carers.
• Experience of working with vulnerable service users.
• Must achieve required qualifications within a 3-year period.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality person-centred care to residents.
• Assist children and young people in developing independent living skills.
• Work in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Excellent communication skills

Ability to assist with independent living skills

Education

SVQ3 in Health and Social Care

HNC in Social Care

Job description

Location: Papdale Halls of Residence by Kirkwall Grammar School Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1QN

Salary: £32,356 - £33,948 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 24.6 hours per week

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Papdale Halls of Residence

24.6 hours per week, Shift working on a rota basis

Temporary up to 31 August 2026

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated care professional to join the care team of Papdale Halls of Residence.

This is a varied role which will assist in the provision of high quality person-centred care to residents within Papdale Halls of Residence, in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedure, professional guidelines and social care principles.

The postholder will assist children and young people, including those with additional support needs, resident in Papdale Halls of Residence, to develop independent living skills.

You will have experience of working with children and families/carers and / or working in a relevant position with vulnerable service users. In addition you should be an excellent communicator with the ability to communicate with and relate to children and young people.

To be appointed at Grade C

Appointment at grade C will be for applicants that do not currently hold both the required qualifications to meet SSSC registration requirements. Where either of the required qualifications is not held; they will require to be achieved within a 3-year period.

To be appointed at or to progress to Grade D

You should hold relevant qualifications to meet the registration requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council as a worker in school care accommodation e.g. SVQ3 in Health and Social Care and HNC in Social Care.

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

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Debbie Sclater, Registered Manager on 01856 876060.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 24 August 2025

Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post.