Job Description
Advert
DomesticAurrida HouseHours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.50 per hour
The above amount includes Distant Islands Allowance
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
You will be reporting to Sally Flett, Registered Manager.
Your working pattern will be as and when required.
The purpose of this role is to undertake domestic duties at Aurrida House, a residential establishment in Kirkwall, providing continuous care to a range of children and young people, who present with additional support needs, including autism, learning disabilities and complex health conditions.
Aurrida House provides a range of high-quality support services for children and young people with additional support needs and their families. This includes residential and short breaks and an emergency provision.
Aurrida House is seeking a caring, diligent person to join our committed team to provide relief cover for our existing Domestics.
Applicants will have some experience in cleaning and be happy work in a setting with children and young people, many of whom have a additional support needs.
The successful applicant will be required to observe confidentiality in matters relating to children, young people, their families, staff and other departmental matters.
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 involves may involve a requirement to:
* work unsocial hours, click here for Unsocial Hours Information..
This post is a regulated role with children and adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 31 May 2026, with shortlisting taking place on Monday 1 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing Monday 8 June 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Sally Flett, Registered Manager on 01856 876160 or the Senior Social Care Worker, Sarah Muir.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.