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Play Practitioner - Islesburgh Out of School Club - SIC09034

Shetland Islands Council • Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Salary
£30k – £40k
Posted
13 October 2026
Work mode
Part-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Shetland Islands Council is hiring a Play Practitioner - Islesburgh Out of School Club - SIC09034 in Lerwick, a part-time social work role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £30k – £40k. Shetland Islands Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Advertisement Details The Play Practitioner 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 Practitioner will support the Manager/Lead Practitioner (Early Learning & Childcare and Out of School Club) in developing and delivering a safe hygienic and pleasant environment where mutual trust, respect, confidence and a caring ethos are evident in accordance with current legislation i…
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  • Employer: Shetland Islands Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £30k – £40k
  • How this salary compares: about 33% above the £30,000 median across 2,446 social work roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Lerwick, Shetland Islands · Part-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 3 other live social work roles in Lerwick — browse them
  • Posted: 13 October 2026
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