Lifestyles Assistant

Orkney Gin Company; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A Healthcare Service Provider in Kirkwall is seeking a Lifestyles Assistant for a part-time position, working 26 hours per week. You will support individuals with Learning Disabilities, foster professional relationships, and ensure adherence to health standards. A critical requirement is achieving an SVQ2 in Social Services and Health Care within three years. The role offers a salary of £29,148 to £31,009, pro rata. This position includes working closely with a supportive team during designated hours throughout the week.

Qualifications

• You must hold a good general standard of education including numeracy and literacy.
• Achieve a SVQ2 in Social Services and Health care within 3 years of appointment.
• This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check for working with protected adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide Day Services alongside individuals with Learning Disabilities.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with service users and staff.
• Adhere to Health and Social Care Standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

SVQ2 in Social Services and Health Care

Good general standard of education

Job description

# Lifestyles AssistantRef no:: ORK10043Published:: 09/02/2026Closes:: 01/03/2026Location:: Lifestyles Centre, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1LR * St Colm's Centre, Kirkwall, KW15 1RPSalary:: £29,148 - £31,009 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 26 hours per week## Advert**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**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.*## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement