Support Worker - Driver

ASA Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Support Worker – Driver to join their team in Edinburgh. This role focuses on providing trauma-informed, person-centered support to adults with complex needs and forensic backgrounds. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and have experience in complex care. The position offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and a £250 Refer a Friend bonus. Join a rewarding organization that values skill development and client empowerment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Weekly payments

Holiday accrual

Flexible shifts

£250 Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced support worker in complex care or similar settings.
• Understanding of community care, reablement, and justice services.
• Willingness to maintain PVG membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal care and meal preparation.
• Encourage community engagement and social interaction.

Skills

Complex care experience

Strong communication skills

Understanding of community care

Driving skills

Job description

Support Worker – Driver
Be Part of the Future of Community Care

Community services play a vital role in helping people live independently, safely, and with dignity. ASA is now recruiting experienced Support Workers with a complex care and forensic background to join our team across Edinburgh.

Driver Only Role – applications from non-drivers will not be considered.

Overview

This position is designed for skilled Support Workers who can confidently support adults with complex needs, forensic histories, and significant risk profiles. As this is a driver only role, you will be responsible for transporting individuals safely to appointments, community activities and essential services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed, person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, helping them live independently and safely.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, medication support and household tasks.
• Support individuals in developing life skills such as budgeting, cooking, travel training, and social interaction.
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities, hobbies and community engagement to promote confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
• Support individuals in managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques and following personalised risk management plans.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor changes in behaviour or wellbeing and communicate effectively with families and multi-agency teams, including social work, GPs and allied health professionals.
• Advocate for individual’s rights, choices, and preferences, ensuring they are empowered in decision making and day to day life.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced Support Worker in complex care or similar
• Understanding of community care, reablement, and justice services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust quickly.
• PVG membership or willingness to update.
• Confidence working autonomously, including lone working.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to drive service user vehicles

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay with weekly payments and holiday accrual.
• Flexible, ongoing shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• £250 Refer a Friend bonus.
• A rewarding opportunity to develop your skills and build your CV.

Reminder: This is a driver-only position. Only applications from candidates with a valid driver’s licence will be considered.

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ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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