Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is a dynamic, high profile organisation that provides responsive and innovative support services and representation to the Third Sector in Orkney. The Third Sector comprises community organisations, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteers.
We have the following vacancies
Development Worker
17.5 hours a week
£27,620 Pro Rata (including DIA and Pension Contribution)
Based in Kirkwall, Orkney
You will work closely with third sector organisations and communities throughout Orkney to identify their needs and issues and to develop and deliver appropriate services. These can range from advice on legal structures to governance and management support. This role will focus in particular on the provision of learning opportunities.
You should ideally have a background in community development, management, business or a related discipline and the ability to demonstrate an innovative and proactive approach to the provision of support services to third sector organisations.
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th May
Interview date Wednesday 29th May
Application packs for this post are available from Voluntary Action Orkney, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR. Tel. 01856 872897 also available to download below:(CVs not accepted). For further information on the above post please contact Gary Amos on 01856872897
Development Worker Job Decription
VAO’s Connect Project provides individually customised skills development, training and volunteering opportunities for young people aged between 15 and 24 who require more choices and more chances to support positive transitions from adolescence to adulthood. Young people are supported to build resilience, confidence and transferable skills through a range of one to one, group work, complementary activities and community participation.
Both posts require a PVG scheme membership with regard to regulated work with children and protected adults.
Closing Date for both posts: Thursday 16th May 2019
Interviews will be held Friday 24th May 2019
Application packs available from Voluntary Action Orkney, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR. Tel. 01856 872897; also available to download below: (CVs not accepted). For further information please contact Lindsey Johnson on 01856872897
Connect Project Support Worker
Autism and Learning Disability
35 Hours
Based in Kirkwall
Fixed term post: till March 2020
Pro Rata £23,833 (including DIA and pension contribution)
The Project Support Worker will work closely with the Co-ordinator to devise and deliver a range of individual development opportunities including volunteer placements for individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities. You should have the ability to relate to young people with Autism and understand the issues that affect them and a flexible and sensitive approach to dealing with individual needs. You must be flexible, motivated and have the ability to work collaboratively within a small staff team. A current UK driving licence and transport is essential for this role. Previous Applicants need not apply.
Connect Autism Support Worker Job Description
Connect Employment Application Form
Connect Project Support Worker
35 Hours
Based in Kirkwall
Fixed term post: till March 2020
Pro Rata £23,833 (including DIA and pension contribution)
The Project Support Worker will work closely with the Co-ordinator to devise and deliver a range of individual learning opportunities, volunteer placements. You should have the ability to relate to young people and understand the issues that affect them and a flexible and sensitive approach to dealing with individual needs. You must be flexible, motivated and have the ability to work collaboratively within a small staff team. A current UK driving licence and transport is essential for this role.
Both posts require a PVG scheme membership with regard to regulated work with children and protected adults.
Closing Date for both posts: Thursday 16th May 2019
Interviews will be held Friday 24th May 2019
Application packs available from Voluntary Action Orkney, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR. Tel. 01856 872897; also available to download below: (CVs not accepted). For further information please contact Lindsey Johnson on 01856872897
Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland No 143208. Registered Office: Anchor Buildings, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR. Registered Scottish Charity No SCO10691
Connect Support Worker Job Description
Connect Support Worker Employment Application Form
Connect Support Worker EO State Monitoring Form
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Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is a dynamic, high profile organisation that provides responsive and innovative support services and representation to the Third Sector in Orkney. The Third Sector comprises community organisations, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteers.
We have the following vacancies
Development Worker
17.5 hours a week
£27,620 Pro Rata (including DIA and Pension Contribution)
Based in Kirkwall, Orkney
You will work closely with third sector organisations and communities throughout Orkney to identify their needs and issues and to develop and deliver appropriate services. These can range from advice on legal structures to governance and management support. This role will focus in particular on the provision of learning opportunities.
You should ideally have a background in community development, management, business or a related discipline and the ability to demonstrate an innovative and proactive approach to the provision of support services to third sector organisations.
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th May
Interview date Wednesday 29th May
Application packs for this post are available from Voluntary Action Orkney, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR. Tel. 01856 872897 also available to download below:(CVs not accepted). For further information on the above post please contact Gary Amos on 01856872897
Development Worker Job Decription
VAO’s Connect Project provides individually customised skills development, training and volunteering opportunities for young people aged between 15 and 24 who require more choices and more chances to support positive transitions from adolescence to adulthood. Young people are supported to build resilience, confidence and transferable skills through a range of one to one, group work, complementary activities and community participation.
Both posts require a PVG scheme membership with regard to regulated work with children and protected adults.
Closing Date for both posts: Thursday 16th May 2019
Interviews will be held Friday 24th May 2019
Application packs available from Voluntary Action Orkney, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR. Tel. 01856 872897; also available to download below: (CVs not accepted). For further information please contact Lindsey Johnson on 01856872897
Connect Project Support Worker
Autism and Learning Disability
35 Hours
Based in Kirkwall
Fixed term post: till March 2020
Pro Rata £23,833 (including DIA and pension contribution)
The Project Support Worker will work closely with the Co-ordinator to devise and deliver a range of individual development opportunities including volunteer placements for individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities. You should have the ability to relate to young people with Autism and understand the issues that affect them and a flexible and sensitive approach to dealing with individual needs. You must be flexible, motivated and have the ability to work collaboratively within a small staff team. A current UK driving licence and transport is essential for this role. Previous Applicants need not apply.
Connect Autism Support Worker Job Description
Connect Employment Application Form
Connect Project Support Worker
35 Hours
Based in Kirkwall
Fixed term post: till March 2020
Pro Rata £23,833 (including DIA and pension contribution)
The Project Support Worker will work closely with the Co-ordinator to devise and deliver a range of individual learning opportunities, volunteer placements. You should have the ability to relate to young people and understand the issues that affect them and a flexible and sensitive approach to dealing with individual needs. You must be flexible, motivated and have the ability to work collaboratively within a small staff team. A current UK driving licence and transport is essential for this role.
Both posts require a PVG scheme membership with regard to regulated work with children and protected adults.
Closing Date for both posts: Thursday 16th May 2019
Interviews will be held Friday 24th May 2019
Application packs available from Voluntary Action Orkney, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR. Tel. 01856 872897; also available to download below: (CVs not accepted). For further information please contact Lindsey Johnson on 01856872897
Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland No 143208. Registered Office: Anchor Buildings, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR. Registered Scottish Charity No SCO10691
Connect Support Worker Job Description
Connect Support Worker Employment Application Form
Connect Support Worker EO State Monitoring Form
We are recruiting two posts:
1 x 35 hours per week; Salary £29,279 (including DIA and pension contribution)
1 x 17.5 hours per week; Salary £14,639 (including DIA and pension contribution)
Based in Kirkwall
Closing date for applications is 30th May 2019
Interviews are being held on 5th June 2019
Development Worker-Adult Befriending
35 hours per week
£24,492 (including DIA and pension contribution)
until December 2020
Based in Kirkwall, Orkney
Closing date for applications: Friday 31st May 2019 at 5pm.
Interviews: 11th June 2019
