Compassionate 24/7 Support Worker - Edinburgh

The Action Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Action Group in Edinburgh (Leith) is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide a 24/7 care and support service. You will help individuals develop skills, supervise activities, and promote independence while maintaining records and safeguarding wellbeing.

Role includes shift flexibility, potential sleepovers, and mandatory PVG disclosure. It is based at The Prentice Centre with pay scales for unqualified, qualified, and casual rates, pro rata for part-time.

Qualifications

• Shares our values - Equality, Inclusion. Flexibility, Person Centred Support, Respecting differences.
• Practically-Minded - Can budget and manage a home – Assesses Risk Well – Plans stuff in advance - Responds well to challenging situations
• A nice person Listens- Interested in people-Patient and Calm- Fun- Caring and considerate
• Good in a Team- Communicates well – Takes responsibility- Asks for advice - Helps others
• Get the details right – Punctual – Consistent – Follows procedures- Finds out and remembers stuff – Completes paperwork
• Not afraid to think – Reflects on practice – Learns from experience – Puts self in other’s shoes- Suggests ideas.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Applicants who are not registered with the SSSC when starting will have 6 months in which to register. Applicants already registered with the SSSC must inform that body of their employment with The Action Group.
• This post requires PVG clearance. Applicants who are not members of the PVG scheme should be prepared to join before commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring, efficient and effective 24/7 support service to people who use The Action Group’s services.
• Assist people to develop their skills by supervising and participating in various activities to enrich opportunities and promote choice.
• Organise support plans and case reviews, ensure effective handovers, maintain records and files.
• Promote wellbeing, assist with self-care, complete risk assessments and encourage independence where possible.
• Advocate for people we support and liaise with external organisations on benefits, education, tenancy and employment.
• Work with relatives to involve them in the person’s life and plan support.
• Participate flexibly in shift patterns including evenings and weekends, where applicable.
• Undertake sleepover or waking night duties as required.

Job description

The Action Group in Edinburgh (Leith) is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide a 24/7 care and support service. You will help individuals develop skills, supervise activities, and promote independence while maintaining records and safeguarding wellbeing.

Role includes shift flexibility, potential sleepovers, and mandatory PVG disclosure. It is based at The Prentice Centre with pay scales for unqualified, qualified, and casual rates, pro rata for part-time.