Support Worker (REQ02707)

Bield Housing and Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18 hours per week

Support Worker opportunity in Edinburgh!

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

Join our team as a Support Worker at Castlebrae Glebe and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to our service users.

As a Support Worker at Castlebrae Glebe 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.

Hours of employment

18 hours organised as follows:

3 days over 7 on a rota.

The Role

In your role as Support Worker, you will provide care and support to individuals in their own homes including:

• Assisting with household tasks
• Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care

About You

You 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 post

About the Benefits

• Full Induction
• PVG costs paid for employment opportunities, 50% for Casual Workers
• Free core training
• SSSC Registration costs reimbursed
• Occupational Sick pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Whilst 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.

Sponsorship

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

The deadline to submit applications for this post is midnight on 1st May 2025.

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.

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