Project Worker

Creative Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive organization is seeking Project Workers in Edinburgh to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism in achieving their goals. In this role, you will provide 1:1 support, lead group activities, and contribute to creating a safe, engaging environment. Candidates with skills in music, drama, or performing arts, as well as those with caring experience, are encouraged to apply. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay of £12.60 per hour.

Benefits

30 days holiday pro rata

Enhanced holiday after 3 years’ service

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to support individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Empathy and respect for individual needs and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students within workshop sessions.
• Help individuals engage, participate, and achieve personal goals.
• Assist with personal care tasks, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Lead group activities and facilitate workshops.

Skills

Skills in music

Skills in drama

Skills in performing arts

Experience in care/support

Job description

Upmo is recruiting Project Workers to support our students to reach their individual goals and ambitions.

We are currently recruiting Project Workers to work with us! Join our dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to reach their individual goals and ambitions.

We have vacancies in our team based at: St. Margaret's House, Meadowbank (Edinburgh on the application form)

Working Hours: 10:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, with our full time hours at 30 per week.

Available Contracts:

• 2 x 18 Hours per week, with a fixed working pattern of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• 1 x 12 Hours per week, with a fixed working pattern of Tuesday, and Wednesday

Pay: Upmo is a Living Wage Employer; the rate of pay for this role is currently £12.60 per hour.

Holiday: 30 days pro rata, enhanced at 3 years’ service by an additional day (pro rata) per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 5 days. Upmo regularly closes during the Christmas/New Year period.

About the Role

As a Project Worker, you will be part of an enthusiastic and creative team who provide daily support to adults with learning disabilities and autism as they participate in workshop activities of their choosing within our site-based services, and café sites. For this role, we are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with skills and experience in music, or drama, or performing arts. We are also interested in hearing from candidates with experience in care or support generally.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students within workshop sessions.
• Work closely with individuals to help them engage, participate, and achieve their personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist with personal care tasks throughout the day, where required. This may include support with eating and drinking, toileting needs, and other private hygiene tasks, always delivered with dignity, respect, and sensitivity.
• Take on a more active leadership role within workshops, such as acting as a facilitator, leading group activities, and contributing to the planning and preparation of materials and individual goals in collaboration with the Lead Facilitator team.

To apply, please download an application form from our website and submit your completed application form and equal opportunities form to [e-mail].

The deadline is Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 17:00.