Pentland Co-Worker (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Tiphereth; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

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At Tiphereth we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Day Service Co-Worker in our Pentland Group. The post is available on either a part-time or full-time basis. The part-time option is a minimum of three days, comprising Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Additional days are available.

Tiphereth is a Camphill community in Edinburgh, comprising a number of different workshops within its day service.

This post is based in the Pentland group which carries out woodwork, green woodwork, basketry, and ground maintenance. Together with our members with learning disabilities, we aim to produce unique items for our annual fairs and for our community.

You will provide support and motivation to people with learning disabilities to participate in meaningful work within the group. You will be enthusiastic and positive about the potential of people to participate, learn, and grow. You will bring experience and knowledge of woodworking, and preferably, experience of supporting individuals. You need to work well as part of a team, have good communication skills, and be motivated by Camphill’s values and ethos.

We are looking for an individual who has experience in woodwork and can lead individuals and small groups through the creative process. An engagement with, and knowledge of, wood as a material is desired!

We offer:

• Competitive terms and conditions including 36 days holiday per year (pro rata for part-time)
• Excellent continuous professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing service and develop skills
• Beautiful work settings on the edge of the Pentland Hills
• Opportunity to belong to a Camphill community with a rich social and cultural life
• Option to join Private Medical Insurance scheme

Interviews will be held on receipt of successful applications.

If you think this is you, please complete the attached application form in full and email it to [e-mail]. If you wish to have an informal chat regarding this position, please get in touch with Lucy Robertson (Day Service Manager) on 0131-441-2055.

Pentland Co-Worker (Part-Time or Full-Time)
Postcode: EH13 0PQ

At Tiphereth-Camphill in Edinburgh, we are seeking a Full-Time co-worker to support adults with learning disabilities and autism who live within our Supported Living Service, grow their independence and be part of our vibrant community.

Previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential. What is most important is that you have a real desire to support people to maximise their independence, have a belief in supporting people to make their choices, and to do the things they want to do. The post will involve supporting personal care and safe people handling, experience of which would be desirable.

We are a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a range of day services, supported living, residential care, and social enterprises.

Alongside a beautiful, supportive, and inclusive working environment, we offer:

• A competitive salary – starting £25,126.56 rising with time served annually over 6 to £27,068.44
• Sleepovers paid in addition - £12 per hour (sleepover hours normally from 10pm to 7am)
• 36 days annual leave (Pro-rata), rising with time served to 40 days (Pro-rata)
• Private Medical Insurance (on successful completion of probation)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to save from source with Capital Credit Union
• Extensive training and development programme and career progression

If you would like to learn more about the role and Tiphereth, full details and specific requirements are available at tiphereth.org.uk.

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our East Lothian Housing Support Teams based in Prestonpans and Musselburgh.

At Autism Initiatives, we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive Salary - £13.02 to £13.49 per hour
• Sleepover rate paid at £12.00 per hour
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
• Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

As a Support Worker, you will promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure, and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.

No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude, and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.

We have various vacancies available including part-time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.

• Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday
• We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.
• Relief/Casual pay rate - £12 per hour

Candidates must be caring, motivated, and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.

Benefits include:

• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Regular paid supervision sessions
• Regular paid training and development opportunities
• Daytime Monday to Friday working
• Working for a well-established small organisation where person-centred values are at the core.
• Free 24/7 access to employee support app