Support Worker (Bield at Home) - Female Only (REQ02966)

Bield Housing and Care; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Induction

PVG costs paid for employment

Free core training

SSSC Registration costs reimbursed

Occupational Sick pay

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bield Housing and Care in Linlithgow is seeking a part-time Support Worker (Bield at Home) to provide daily living support, assist with personal care, and offer companionship. This female-only position requires commitment to care values and is based on-site.

You will receive comprehensive induction and training, with SSSC registration expected within six months. Salary ranges from £17,750 to £18,287.86 per year, pro rata for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks and daily living activities.
• Provide direct support to individuals to help achieve personal outcomes.
• Assist and support with personal care, including intimate care.
• Medication prompting/administering as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Lone working

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

SSSC registration within 6 months

Job description

Support Worker (Bield at Home) - Female Only (REQ02966)

Support Worker opportunity in Linlithgow

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives?

Join our team as a Support Worker at West Port (Bield At Home) and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to our service users.

As a Support Worker you will have the opportunity to make meaningful differences in the lives of individuals, assisting them with daily tasks, promoting independence and fostering a warm and supportive environment. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting in your career in care, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role. Join us in creating a brighter future for the people we support.

Please note for this role, and for genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint Female Support Workers (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

The Role

• Assisting with household tasks
• To provide direct support to individuals so that they can achieve their identified personal outcomes.
• Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care
• Medication prompting/administering

About the Benefits

• Full Induction
• PVG costs paid for employment opportunities
• Free core training
• SSSC Registration costs reimbursed
• Occupational Sick pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Sponsorship

Please note that Bield Housing and Care do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.

Disability Confident

Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.

In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and a member of the team will get in touch.

If you require this information in an alternative format please contact us using the details above.

Bield Housing & Care Scottish Charity SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146

Essential requirements

About YouYou will:

• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Have the ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis
• Have good time keeping, time management and organisational skills
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the postWhilst experience in working in care is desirable it’s not essential, we want to recruit people who share our values and want to make a difference to the lives of others. If you have a genuine interest in people and supporting them to lead their best life we want to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker (Bield at Home) - Female Only (REQ02966)

Company: Bield Housing and Care Salary: £17,750 to £18,287.86 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Linlithgow, EH49 7BY Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026