Weekend Support Workers 7-16hrs

Share Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-led care organization in Edinburgh seeks enthusiastic Support Workers to aid adults with complex disabilities in their homes. Offering a starting pay of £12.60/hour, all necessary training, and generous leave, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals with the right attitude. Join a supportive team and help service users pursue their chosen lifestyles.

Benefits

Scottish Living Wage

Fully funded SVQ training

Generous annual leave

Employer contributory pension

Critical illness insurance

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic person with unique skills and ideas.
• Relevant qualification or experience preferred.
• Ability to support adults with complex disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored care to service users.
• Assist users in pursuing their chosen lifestyle.
• Participate in training and continual professional development.

Job description

Share Scotland is the Care Sector’s best kept secret. This is your opportunity to join an innovative, family-led organisation. Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will be an enthusiastic person who can bring their own unique skills, interests and ideas to the role.

For almost 30 years, Share Scotland has worked with adults with complex disabilities to provide individually tailored care, supporting our service users to actively pursue their chosen lifestyle within their own home and local community.

If you have the right personality and attitude, we can provide you with expert training to do the job. If you have experience or a relevant qualification, even better!

Support Worker Benefits –

· Scottish Living Wage Employer, starting salary £12.60 per hour rising to £13.08** with length of service and qualifications

· £12.60 per hour standard for sleepovers – where required

· Access to fully funded SVQ training after initial assessment period

· Generous 32 days annual leave, rising incrementally after 5 years to a limit of 42 days

· 4% employer contributory pension (above minimum legally required)

· No experience needed as full training provided

· Parent led organisation

· Supportive and Friendly Teams

· Investors in people (Silver) employer

· Regularly awarded 6 stars from the Care Inspectorate

· Death in service insurance (2 x annual salary)

· Critical illness insurance (lump sum payment if diagnosed with certain critical illnesses)

· Opportunities for progression with our active succession policy

**Progression to final salary scale is dependent on successfully gaining SVQ3

The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check and registration with SSSC must be made within 6 months of employment commencing.

Share is actively working to promote equal opportunities for all

Share Scotland is a Recognised Charity SC 008220