Lifestyles Assistant - ORK09930 ORK09930

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

# Lifestyles AssistantRef no:: ORK09930Published:: 16/12/2025Closes:: 04/01/2026Location:: 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**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 01856 886394 or 01856 873217.**Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026***Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.*## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement