Support Worker – East Craigs

Company limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A charity in Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic support workers to join their team. The role involves providing essential support to individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity, helping them achieve independent living. Candidates should be empathetic and willing to develop their skills through training and qualifications. Shift work may be required.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

Death in benefit cover

Enhanced Sick Pay

Fully funded qualifications

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a support role is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to work towards SSSC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide support that positively impacts health and wellbeing.
• Implement support plans and deliver personal care.
• Assist with medication and personal development.

Skills

Empathetic

Patient

Compassionate

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

SSSC qualification

Job description

Summary

Salary: £12.50 raising to £12.63 Location: Edinburgh, East Craigs Service: Learning Disability & Neurodiversity Hours: 36 & 18 hours Shifts: Various

APPLICATIONS ONLY

Care Support Scotland

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult homelessness and Older People services.

Why work with us?

We have the following benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, ensuring we provide high quality care to those we support, this includes:

· 6% employer pension contribution

· Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)

· Enhanced Sick Pay

· Fully funded qualifications

· Career development and progression opportunities

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic support workers to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about a career in social care who want to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want people that share in our values.

Our mission is to provide expert services that make a positive impact for people who need support with independent living. Our people are passionate, caring professionals who thrive within our progressive learning environment.

Previous experience in a support role is preferred but not essential. As a support worker, you will support people to achieve their ambitions and live as independent a life as possible both at home and in the community.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Provide support that positively impacts the person we support’s health and wellbeing.

· Contribute and implement support plans.

· Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs (including assistance with medication), personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.

Essential Skills and Attributes

· Empathetic and Patient

· Compassionate

· Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

· Ability to engage in continuous development, including formal learning.

· Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service and care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

· If you’re starting a career in social care or are already working in social care but don’t have the qualifications just yet, we will support you to gain the appropriate qualifications needed to register without condition with the SSSC.

· We want to encourage our staff and their own personal development. Training will be provided to help you excel in your role. We offer funded SCQF levelled qualifications, such as SVQs and HNCs as part of your development plan.

Additional Notes

· Shift work, weekend work and sleepovers may be a requirement of this role.

· PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.

We are here to answer any questions you may have.