Advert EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING Papdale Halls of Residence Housekeeping Assistant 20 hours per week Permanent £29,002 - £29,311 pro rata / £15.03 - £15.19 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) Papdale Halls of Residence provides co-educational accommodation to young people from the outlying islands. The service is registered with the Care Inspectorate and can support up to 72 young people aged between eleven and nineteen years old. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and self-motivated person to join our committed catering team. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm The main duties of the post will be to assist in the cleaning of all areas, setting up and clearing down the dining area and washing up. Applicants must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, or are required to undertake this within a 6 month period. This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children. To discuss the post, you are invited to contact Debbie Sclater, Registered Manager, on 01856 876060, or by e-mail to: debbie.sclater@orkney.gov.uk. Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 15 February 2026 Please note that interview and relocation expenses are not payable for this post.