Employability Coordinator - ORK10621

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for a Social Care role in Kirkwall to deliver a person-centred supported employment service that adapts to individual needs. Working Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, the team can consider flexible arrangements where possible.

The post is regulated with adults and requires Level 2 PVG disclosure. Applications close 22 November 2026, with shortlisting on 23 November and interviews in the week commencing 30 November.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective, efficient, high-quality supported employment service that is person centred and flexible to meet individual needs.
• Post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 PVG disclosure.

Job description

You will be reporting to the Team Manager, Social Care.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to deliver an effective, efficient, high-quality supported employment service that is person centred in approach and is flexible to achieve the desired outcomes for people using the service to meet their individual needs.

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 a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place 23 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 30 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Caroline Penman, Team Manager (Social Care) at [e-mail] or on 07536 978273.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.