Night Support Worker 31.5hrs

Share Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-led organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a Night Support Worker to support adults with complex disabilities in their homes during night shifts. No experience is required as full training is provided, and the role offers a competitive starting salary alongside generous benefits including training opportunities and annual leave.

Benefits

Scottish Living Wage starting at £12.60 to £13.08 per hour

Fully funded SVQ training

Generous 32 days annual leave

4% employer contributory pension

Death in service insurance

Critical illness insurance

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Right personality and attitude.
• Ability to bring unique skills and ideas.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in their own home during night shifts.
• Engage with adults with complex disabilities.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Ability to support adults with complex disabilities

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Experience or relevant qualification

Job description

Share Scotland is the Care Sector’s best kept secret. This is your opportunity to join an innovative, family-led organisation. Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will be an enthusiastic person who can bring their own unique skills, interests and ideas to the role.

For almost 30 years, Share Scotland has worked with adults with complex disabilities to provide individually tailored care, supporting our service users to actively pursue their chosen lifestyle within their own home and local community.

If you have the right personality and attitude, we can provide you with expert training to do the job. If you have experience or a relevant qualification, even better!

We are looking for a Night Support Worker for our Craigmillar service in Edinburgh supporting our service users in their own home from 21:30 - 8:00 over 3 nights.

Support Worker Benefits –

· Scottish Living Wage Employer, starting salary £12.60 to £13.08 per hour ** with length of service and qualifications

· Access to fully funded SVQ training after initial assessment period

· Generous 32 days annual leave, rising incrementally after 5 years to a limit of 42 days

· 4% employer contributory pension (above minimum legally required)

· No experience needed as full training provided

· Parent led organisation

· Supportive and Friendly Teams

· Investors in people (Silver) employer

· Regularly awarded 6 stars from the Care Inspectorate

· Death in service insurance (2 x annual salary)

· Critical illness insurance (lump sum payment if diagnosed with certain critical illnesses)

· Opportunities for progression with our active succession policy

**Progression to final salary scale is dependent on successfully gaining SVQ3

The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check and registration with SSSC must be made within 6 months of employment commencing.

Share is actively working to promote equal opportunities for all

Share Scotland is a Recognised Charity SC 008220