Domestic / Gardener / Handyperson, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK10311
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Domestic / Gardener / Handyperson, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK10311
£20,001 - £30,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 24-05-2026 (In 3 days)
Job ref: ORK10311
Location ref: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Full Job Description
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Domestic/Gardener/Handyperson
Sunnybrae Centre
15 hours per week
Permanent
£29,909 - £30,237 pro-rata
£15.50 - £15.67 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
You will be reporting to the Registered Manager.
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday.
We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of the role is to support the smooth running of the Sunnybrae Centre by maintaining a clean, safe and well-presented environment across the core building, tenants’ homes and outdoor areas.
Sunnybrae Centre is looking for a motivated, practical and creative individual to help us maintain our core building, support tenants in their homes, and develop our outdoor spaces. From small repairs and general maintenance to helping keep our grounds tidy and supporting our growing vegetable garden, this is a hands-on role where your work will make a real difference to people’s day-to-day lives.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, self-motivated and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. An interest in gardening and being outdoors is a real advantage, as is a proactive approach to spotting jobs that need done and taking pride in seeing them through.
If you enjoy practical work, like the idea of being part of a warm and supportive environment, and want a role where you can use your skills to help create a comfortable and well-maintained place for people to live, then we would love to meet you!
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 subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 24 May 2026, with shortlisting taking place shortly after.
For a discussion about the role, contact Emmy Lutz, Registered Manager at emmy.lutz@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 87 5736.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.