Support Worker

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Structured working pattern, Monday to Friday

Job summary

CrossReach Trading Ltd. is looking for a Support Worker in Edinburgh to assist young adults transitioning from school to independence. This community-based role involves supporting school leavers aged 16-20, helping them build confidence and skills while participating in activities like trampolining and gym outings. The position requires reliability, patience, and a genuine motivation to support young people. You'll be joining a supportive team focused on real community connections. Continuous training and development opportunities will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young adults (16-20) beneficial but not essential.
• Willing to learn and aligned with the service's values.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups of young adults in various community activities.
• Help individuals build confidence and independence.
• Encourage participation in enjoyable and comfortable activities.
• Assist with changes in routine and new experiences.
• Work part of a team and provide one-to-one support.
• Build positive relationships and create a supportive environment.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Motivation to support young people

Confident in community settings

Ability to work in small groups

Ability to support individuals on a one-to-one basis

Job description

As a Support Worker in our Transition Service, you will play a key role in supporting young adults as they take their first steps into life after school, building confidence, independence and real community connections.

This is a community-based role supporting school leavers, typically aged 16 to early 20s, as they move into adulthood. You will support them to get out and about, try new things, build routines and develop the skills they need for the next stage of their lives. This role is worked Monday to Friday, providing consistency at an important stage of transition.

What your day will look like

• Supporting small groups of young adults out in the community, including things like trampolining, going for coffee, the gym or trying new activities
• Helping individuals build confidence, independence and social skills
• Encouraging people to take part in things they enjoy and feel comfortable with
• Supporting people to manage changes in routine and new experiences
• Working both as part of a team and at times on a one-to-one basis
• Supporting individuals with distressed or challenging behaviour in a calm and respectful way
• Building positive relationships and creating a safe, supportive environment
• Keeping accurate records and contributing to support planning

About you

This role could be right for you if you are reliable, patient and genuinely motivated to support young people at an important stage in their lives. Experience working with young adults, particularly those aged 16 to early 20s, or supporting people with challenging behaviour would be helpful, but it is not essential. We are open to people who bring the right values and are willing to learn.

You are confident working in the community, can use your initiative, and are comfortable supporting individuals both in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. You understand that every person is different and are committed to delivering support that is person‑centred and respectful.

You will be required to join the PVG Scheme and register with the SSSC.

What we offer

• A supportive team environment where you are not left to figure things out alone
• Ongoing training and development
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and see real progress
• A structured working pattern, Monday to Friday

If you want a role where you can support young people to build confidence, independence and a life beyond school, we would welcome your application.

Apply now to be part of a service that focuses on real outcomes and real community connection.