Lifestyles Assistant

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Lifestyles 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

Do you have experience working with individuals with support needs?

Are you keen to make a difference to peoples quality of life and help them achieve their goals?

Do you enjoy being part of a person centred, enthusiastic and fun team with a lot of variety to your week?

If yes then this is the role for you.

We provide Day Services working collaboratively alongside individuals with Learning Disabilities.

A key part of the role is maintaining effective and professional relationships with service users, carers, staff and other service providers.

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 01856 886394 or 01856 873217.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2026

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