Support Worker (Full-Time)

Apex Scotland; Stranraer; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employment and training organization focused on helping individuals with convictions. This role as a Support Worker in the Moving In service offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those facing poverty. You will engage with clients through the Wigtownshire Food Bank and a weekly soup kitchen, providing essential support and services. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this temporary position allows you to contribute to meaningful community activities while enjoying flexible working arrangements and generous benefits. If you have a compassionate nature and a desire to help others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox)

Pension scheme

Death in service benefits

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Up-to-date food hygiene certificate is desirable.
• No formal qualifications required, but a kind attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in poverty through various services.
• Engage with clients at the soup kitchen drop-in weekly.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Manual Handling

Driving License

Non-judgemental Attitude

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Apex Scotland is the leading employment and training organisation specialising in work with people with convictions, offering a diverse range of services for young people and adults to help them break down barriers to employment and engage in education, employment or community activities.

We are looking for a Support Worker for our Moving In service, which includes Wigtownshire Food Bank and other support for those in poverty. There is also a soup kitchen drop-in weekly.

An up-to-date food hygiene certificate is desirable. No formal qualifications are required, but a kind, non-judgemental attitude is essential. You must enjoy keeping busy, and there is some manual handling involved. A current driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Membership of the Prevention of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

This post is temporary until 31 October 2025, covering a vacancy and maternity leave. The role will be reviewed at this date and may become part-time, 21 hours per week with funding to 31 March 2026.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Mhairi Ross, Operational Service Manager, at 01776 700973.

We offer great benefits, including family-friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working, and work-life balance. We also have generous annual leave entitlement, an employee wellbeing scheme (Perkbox), a pension scheme, and death in service benefits, as well as company sick pay.

We welcome applications from individuals who share Apex Scotland’s aims and values and value diversity from all sections of the community.