Weekend Support Worker - Edinburgh (Children's services)

Capability Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity focused on support services in Edinburgh is hiring Support Workers/Practitioners for weekend services. The role involves planning fun activities for children with additional needs, providing personal care, and ensuring a safe environment. Training is available, and candidates should possess strong communication skills and empathy. This flexible position offers shifts on weekends, making it ideal for those looking for part-time work.

Benefits

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Free PVG checks

Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals who enjoy working with children and young people with additional support needs.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential.
• Qualified childcare practitioner is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, sports, baking, and games.
• Support young people to participate in outdoor play and community trips.
• Provide personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect for each individual.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

SVQ3/HNC Childcare qualification

Job description

We are hiring Support Workers/Practitioners in our weekend services for children and young people with additional support needs based in Edinburgh.

We are looking for people who can provide fun, meaningful activities such as baking, arts and crafts, games, sports, trips in the community and outdoor play to support young people to have lots of fun!

We have a flexible approach to the shifts you work, working hours are between 9.45am – 2.15pm at Weekends. As a relief member of staff you can choose the shifts you wish to work!

We are particularly looking for support worker to join our team on a Saturday at our Riccarton hub!

If you are a qualified childcare practitioner (SVQ3/HNC Childcare qualification) this is extremely desirable however not essential, Capability Scotland will provide mandatory training and can support you to complete an SVQ level qualification in relation to the role!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, sports, baking, and games.
• Support young people to participate in outdoor play and community trips.
• Provide personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect for each individual.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where young people feel supported.

Who We're Looking For:

• Passionate individuals who enjoy working with children and young people with additional support needs.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential.
• A qualification in childcare (SVQ3/HNC Childcare qualification) is desirable, but not required. Capability Scotland will provide mandatory training and can support you in completing an SVQ level qualification if needed.
• A flexible approach to work and a willingness to work both holiday and weekend shifts.

What you need to know

While experience is great, we are really looking for people with the right values.You should have excellent communication skills and be flexible and empathetic.

• We offer fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Want to be part of this? Apply now.

For more information on this role, you can call Lauren on 07739195692 using reference CS24072510

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***