Relief Lifestyles Assistant - ORK09398

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; Part time

Job summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking a highly motivated Relief Lifestyles Assistant to deliver quality support services to adults with learning disabilities in Kirkwall. This role offers flexible support tailored to individual needs in various community settings, alongside necessary training and guidance.

Qualifications

• Must achieve SVQ2 in Social Services and Health care within 5 years.
• General education requirements include numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centered support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with service users and staff.
• Assist with personal care requirements.

Skills

Motivation

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

SVQ2 in Social Services and Health Care

Good general standard of education (literacy and numeracy)

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Lifestyles Service

Relief Lifestyles Assistant

Hours are offered on an as and required basis

£15.35 / £16.00 per hour (including 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 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 5 years of appointment.

To be appointed at/Progression to 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 membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work 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 15 June 2025

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