Lifestyles Assistant - ORK09980

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARELifestyles Service

Lifestyles Assistant

26 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Permanent

£29,148 - £29,732 / £30,389 - £31,009 pro rata

£15.97 - £16.29 / £16.65 - £16.99 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

The Lifestyles Service is located in Kirkwall, with bases at the Pickaquoy Centre and St. Colms Cafe and Crafts, providing person centred day services and opportunities for adults with a range of learning disabilities.

We are seeking to recruit someone who is highly motivated towards providing high quality services to adults with learning disabilities attending the Lifestyles Service.
The Lifestyles Assistant will deliver a high standard of person centred, flexible and responsive support, working in partnership with the individual, promoting individuals rights.

The successful applicant will assist in supporting and maximising individuals' independence, abilities and skills in a wide range of vocational, social, leisure and community settings, both on an individual or group basis to achieve the individual's identified goals from reviews and support plans. A key part of the role is establishing, developing and maintaining effective and professional relationships with service users, carers, staff and other service providers. Assisting with individuals' various personal care requirements whilst in the Lifestyles Services or community as required.

You will receive support and guidance from the Lifestyles Co-ordinators, Senior Lifestyles Co-ordinator or Registered Manager and be expected to adhere to the Health and Social Care Standards and the SSSC codes of practice for Social Service Workers.

To be appointed at Grade D:
You must hold a good general standard of education including numeracy and literacy and achieve a SVQ2 in Social Services and Health care within 3 years of appointment.

To be appointed at Grade E:
You will hold an SVQ2 in Social Services and Health Care or equivalent in accordance with the SSSC qualification requirements for registration.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

For an informal discussion regarding the above post, please contact Alison Bews, Senior Lifestyles Co-Ordinator or Ross Groundwater, Registered Manager on or .

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 25 January 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.