Lifestyles Co-ordinator, Lifestyles Centre

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Lifestyles Service

Lifestyles Coordinator

34.5 hours per week
Permanent
£29,148 - £31,265 / £31,776 - £34,331 pro rata
£15.97 - £17.13 / £17.41 - £18.81 per hour
The above posts include Distant Islands Allowance

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

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated person to take forward the Scottish Government's agenda identified in “The Keys To Life”, promoting collaborative working with the individual and across all partners; working to maximise individuals' health, wellbeing and quality of life.

You will need to have experience of person-centred planning, developing and reviewing support plans and delivering assessed outcomes. Effective leadership, organisational and communication skills are essential, as are a flexibility and ability to manage change.
The post holder will work across both bases depending on the requirements and needs of the service and service users.

To be appointed at Grade F
You should hold a minimum of an SVQ2 in Social Services and Health Care with a requirement to achieve an SVQ3 or HNC in Social Services and Health Care within 5 years of appointment.

To be appointed at Grade G
You should hold a minimum of SVQ3 or HNC in Social Services and Health Care or equivalent level qualification.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

To discuss the post further, arrange a visit, or for further information please contact Ross Groundwater, Registered Manager or Alison Bews, Senior Lifestyles Coordinator, on 01856 886394 or 01856 873217.

Closing date: Sunday 5 May 2024

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