Assistant House Parent, Papdale Halls of Residence - ORK09604

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A care facility in Scotland is looking for an Assistant House Parent to support children in a residential setting. The role involves providing person-centred care and helping young people develop independent living skills. Relevant qualifications in social care are necessary, along with experience in working with children and families. This is a temporary position with shift work required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable service users is essential.
• Ability to assist children in developing independent living skills.
• Registered qualifications for care accommodation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality person-centred care.
• Support children and young people with additional support needs.
• Ensure compliance with care legislation and policy.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Excellent communication skills

Education

SVQ3 in Health and Social Care

HNC in Social Care

Job description

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Papdale Halls of Residence

Assistant House Parent

24.6 hours per week, Shift working on a rota basis

Temporary up to 31 August 2026

£32,356 - £32,611 / £33,269 - £33,948 pro rata

£16.77 - £16.90 / £17.24 - £17.60 per hour

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.