Lifestyles Assistant: Empowering Independent Living

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

Job summary

A local service provider in Kirkwall is seeking a motivated Lifestyles Assistant for a part-time position. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centered support to adults with learning disabilities in various community settings. Responsibilities include promoting independence and assisting with personal care. Candidates must have a good educational background and attain an SVQ2 in Social Services within three years. The position offers a salary of £29,148 - £31,009 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must hold a good standard of education, including numeracy and literacy.
• SVQ2 in Social Services and Health Care or equivalent required.
• Level 2 Disclosure Check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Promote individual rights and independence.
• Assist with personal care as required.

Skills

Person centred care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Good general standard of education including numeracy and literacy

SVQ2 in Social Services and Health Care

Job description

A local service provider in Kirkwall is seeking a motivated Lifestyles Assistant for a part-time position. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centered support to adults with learning disabilities in various community settings. Responsibilities include promoting independence and assisting with personal care. Candidates must have a good educational background and attain an SVQ2 in Social Services within three years. The position offers a salary of £29,148 - £31,009 per year pro rata.