Support Worker

Voyage Care; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services organization in Edinburgh is hiring a Support Worker. The role involves helping individuals gain independence, teaching life skills, and supporting their participation in community activities. Ideal candidates will have resilience and experience in enhancing support for individuals. The position offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access to up to 40% of earned pay

Funded Blue Light Card discounts

24/7 doctor line access

Enhanced retirement leave

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is required.
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support.
• Prior experience with mental health conditions and autism is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to gain more independence in daily life.
• Teach life skills and assist with personal care.
• Encourage participation in activities and socialization.

Skills

Resilient approach

Flexibility

Experience with positive behavior support

Job description

Overview

Support Worker Edinburgh - £13.10 per hour

Responsibilities

• Support people to gain more independence in their daily lives within a dynamic team and the supported living service in Edinburgh.
• Teach new life skills, assist with personal care, encourage access to local communities, socialise and participate in activities.
• Help individuals with goal attainment, such as preparing meals or planning holidays, and support them to grow in confidence and independence.

Shifts and hours

Typical shifts include 1 on 2 off, 2 on 4 off, or 3 on 6 off. Day shifts or night shifts are required. 24/7/365 coverage options with 24 or 36 hour contracts.

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay (additional 50p per hour; Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates (additional £1 per hour; Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream access to draw up to 40% of earned pay
• Funded Blue Light Card discounts at high street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

Requirements and qualifications

• Full UK driving license
• Resilient, flexible and composed approach
• Experience following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories and people who have experienced trauma

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. If you have the passion to make someone’s life better, we provide the skills and development opportunities to build a great career. We offer excellent training starting at induction, with opportunities for promotion and progression and job security in a sector-leading organisation.

Additional information

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory PVG checks and references. Some roles may require male or female employees only where indicated as a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.