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Advertisement DetailsThe Property Officer is responsible through the Property Manager for providing property management, valuation and negotiation services within the Asset and Properties section of Capital Programme Service.The post holder is part of a team of professional staff that deliver a quality service that implements corporate property policy and strategyMore detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Additional InformationThe grade of this post is JSalary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per yearIf you require UK visa sponsorship please state this in your application. We w...

Advertisement DetailsThe temporary Business Support Assistant provides effective and efficient administrative support to the Human Resources Service. They will report to the Team Leader – Workforce Development and will uphold Council standards and deliver best working practices.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Additional InformationThe grade of this post is DRate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hourTemporary Part Time post for 19.5 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per yearTemporary post for post 12 months. This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship. A re...

Advertisement DetailsUnder the direction of the Head Janitor, the Janitor will be responsible for:The security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and security systems and keyholding responsibilities. This will involve patrolling all areas of the premises and playgrounds.The lighting and heating within the premises, including maintenance and operation of heating plant where required, replacing light bulbs and tubes, etc.Porterage duties including storekeeping.Handyperson duties including carrying out minor repairs to fabric and furnishings within in the buildings. This also includes grass cutting duties and some grounds maintenance. In winter, the gritting and clearing of paths and steps to ensure general safety around the school grounds.Undertaking initial ...

Clinical Development Fellow (Medical Education) Ref: 211355A&E / General Medicine or General SurgeryFull Time Fixed Term from August 2025 for 12 months£42,794 to £53,987 per annum plus banding supplementThis post also attract a relocation package up to £4000, Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata) and a study budget for educational & advanced life supportThis is a unique opportunity to gain high quality educational experience at an early stage of your career whilst combining this with gaining valuable acute clinical experience.Successful applicants will have the opportunity to experience acute care before committing to a programme of training through a Core or Specialty application. Post provides the opportunity to develop clinical and professional competence in a purpose...

Advertisement DetailsThe Play Support Worker will assist in the delivery of a quality childcare service that offers children care, play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment.The Play Support Worker will support the Play Practitioner in ensuring a safe, hygienic and pleasant environment where mutual trust, respect, confidence and a caring ethos are evident in accordance with current legislation including the Roles and Responsibilities Framework of the Scottish Social Service Council for the Childcare Workforce.The main duties of the Play Support Worker are:To work closely with the Manager/Lead Practitioner and Play Practitioner in developing and implementing a planned programme of activities that meets the needs of all the children taking into account the key area...

Advertisement DetailsThe Registrar is part of the team that provides a professional, efficient and empathetic Registration Service for Shetland. This involves working closely with other Council services, external agencies and the National Records of Scotland Office (NRS).Specific tasks of the Registrar are:to contribute to the delivery of the Registration Service on a day to day basis, including helping to train new staffto register births, still-births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, in accordance with appropriate legislation, which involves:interviewing parents and relatives after a birth or a death (by phone, online meeting or in person)interviewing contracting parties (by phone, online or in person) to gather relevant information for submitting marriage and civil partnershi...

Advertisement DetailsAdult Services provides support to adults over the age of 16 years who have assessed needs. The people who use our services (individuals) have additional support needs associated with learning disability or autism and require support to continue to live independently in their own homes, to attend Day Support and meaningful activity or have short break respite.More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.Additional InformationThe grade of this post is G/HThis post is not career gradedRate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hourPermanent Part Time post for 25.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per yearPreferred candidates will be requi...

Advertisement DetailsAdult Services (Learning Disability and Autism) provide a range of high quality care and support for adults with learning disability, autistic adults and adults with complex needs with assessed need. Adult Services (LD & ASD) comprises of Supported Living and Outreach Service; Supported Vocational Activity Service (Eric Gray @ Seafield); Short Breaks and Respite Service (Newcraigielea), the Assertive Community Transition (ACT) Service (intensive support) all of which are Care Inspectorate registered services and part of Shetland Community Health and Social Care Directorate.Adult Services (LD and ASD) use a range of best practice guidance and person centred approaches to provide support that recognises the rights of the individual to participate as meaningfully and as ...

Advertisement DetailsPRINCIPAL TEACHER – SENSORY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICE (ASN OUTREACH)The Sensory and Communication Service is an education outreach service that delivers a specialist, education based support to help meet the needs of children and young people with additional support needs relating to vision, hearing and communication.It forms part of the wider Education Outreach Service, which work in partnership with the Education Psychology Service, allied health professionals, social work and other relevant partner services.The Sensory and Communication Service supports staff in schools and ELC settings, partner agencies, children, young people and families by working collaboratively with others as part of the Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) process. The can be done throug...

Advertisement Details‘Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference to someone’s life?’Can you show us how you would treat the people we support, with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you kind, caring and compassionate and a good listener who is patient?If caring comes naturally to you and you find reward in supporting people, this could be the perfect job for you!Adult Services – what we do:The people who use our services (individuals) have additional support needs associated with learning disability or autism and require support to continue to live independently in their own homes, to attend Day Support and meaningful activity or have short break respite.What you’ll be doing:As a Social Care Worker in Adult Services:You will be responsible for providing direct...

Advertisement Details‘Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference to someone’s life?’Can you show us how you would treat the people we support, with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you kind, caring and compassionate and a good listener who is patient?If caring comes naturally to you and you find reward in supporting people, this could be the perfect job for you!Adult Services – what we do:The people who use our services (individuals) have additional support needs associated with learning disability or autism and require support to continue to live independently in their own homes, to attend Day Support and meaningful activity or have short break respite. What you’ll be doing:As a Social Care Worker in Adult Services:You will be responsible for providing direc...

Advertisement DetailsThe purpose of this post is to work effectively with the class teacher(s) to support play-based, child-centred pedagogy within primary.The main duties of the Play Support Worker are:Working with the class teacher(s), and through sensitive interactions, support children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills in a developmentally appropriate way.To develop positive, nurturing and supportive relationships with children.Taking the lead of the class teacher(s) to develop nurturing and supportive relationships with the children and where appropriate, with parents and carers.To comply with relevant legislation, guidelines and procedures relating to learning, care and health and safety including Child Protection procedures and Health and Safety guidelines.To contribute ...

Advertisement DetailsThe Housing Officer is responsible for providing an effective housing management and allocation service for all Shetland Islands Council’s housing stock and for the provision of services to homeless people. This includes all day to day work associated with tenancy management, homelessness, application management and tenant participation including carrying out comprehensive assessments of housing need and providing housing advice and information across all tenures to a wide variety of audiences.This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Plea...

Advertisement DetailsAre you passionate about teaching, learning and inclusion with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people in the Shetland Islands?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Support for Learning to join our team at our excellently resourced Anderson High School, Lerwick.Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell’s Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle an...

Advertisement DetailsPractitioner - Short Breaks for Children (Career Graded Post)Children’s Social Work‘Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference to a child or young person life?’Can you show us how you would treat the children and young people we support, with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you kind, caring and compassionate and a good listener who is patient?If helping people comes naturally to you and you find reward in supporting people, this could be the perfect job for you!No qualification? No Problem! Although experience and qualifications are always desirable, for this role your personal values and attitude are the most important attributes. We are looking for thoughtful, caring and inspiring people to join our team!Short Breaks for Children - wha...

Advertisement DetailsAre you an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Home Economics with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people? If so, the Shetland Islands Council is offering an exciting opportunity to work at excellently resourced Anderson High School, Lerwick. Our beautiful location offers great opportunities for learning and we benefit from an excellently resourced school, at the heart of a caring, supportive community.Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell’s Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle and Foula attend the school for up to six years. T...