Community Living Worker

Neighbourhood Networks; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated individual to support vulnerable adults in achieving positive outcomes. This role involves advocating for members, facilitating group activities, and providing practical support. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to community values. This permanent position offers flexible hours and comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Contributory pension

SSSC registration fee paid

Birthday off

Continued learning opportunities

Staff counselling services

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support members to achieve positive outcomes and lead fulfilled lives.
• Advocate for members and facilitate group activities.
• Assist with practical tasks like budgeting and household management.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to inspire others

Knowledge of local opportunities

Experience working in communities

Understanding of issues faced by individuals with disabilities

Education

Commitment to attain an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Permanent Contract

Location: Musselburgh
Hours: 16 hrs per week (flexible)
Salary: £14.50 per hour / £28,267 (pro rata)
Closing date: 22nd January 2026
Interview date: 3rd February 2026

Job Overview

Neighbourhood Networks is a registered Scottish Charity with 20 years of experience of facilitating peer networks with vulnerable adults across the Central Belt of Scotland.

We work with people who may be isolated or at risk of isolation within their communities due to learning disability, poor mental health, physical disability, sensory impairment or other circumstances.

The Role

You will support members to achieve positive outcomes and lead a more fulfilled life. You will advocate for members, support and facilitate group activities, help members utilise, share and develop skills, and promote active citizenship & social inclusion.

Key Accountabilities and Tasks

• Build warm, caring, positive and professional relationships with members, ensuring their interests are central to the support offered.
• Carry out a broad range of tasks and activities, supporting outcomes such as Independent Travel, Natural Friendships/Relationships, Money Management, Confidence & Self-Esteem, Community Participation, Life Skills, Health & Wellbeing, and Employment/Volunteering.
• Notify the Network Manager of any changes in support needs, behaviour or health, and liaise with outside agencies as required.
• Work flexibly and creatively with individuals and groups, recognising achievements, harnessing skills and helping members discover new ones.
• Support members with practical tasks: budgeting, paying rent, household tasks, legal advice, housing support, emergency advice, sharing skills, learning new skills, etc.
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection in all member communications.
• Record incidents in writing and follow reporting policy; maintain training record.
• Assist with review of Individual Support Plans, attend GP appointments or other health professionals with members, offer short-term emotional support, support income support applications, and accompany members to external meetings.
• Participate in work reviews, supervision, training and development.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• Good IT skills (computer and mobile), including Office 365 (Word, Outlook, calendar).
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
• Ability to inspire others and encourage group work.
• Set personal and work boundaries.
• Live in the community or surrounding area of vacancy.
• Knowledge of local opportunities and resources.
• Understanding of issues faced by people with disabilities living in their own homes.
• Experience working on own initiative, within a team, in communities, disability/mental health/youth work.
• Commitment to attain an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Commitment to Neighbourhood Networks values and equal opportunities policy.
• Enthusiastic, trustworthy, reliable, open to learning, calm in crisis; practical intelligence, situational awareness, social reasoning.
• Commitment to flexibility required by the job; desire to develop a career in community work or social work.

Benefits

Be part of a passionate team promoting active citizenship, independence and community spirit; 6 weeks annual leave, contributory pension, SSSC registration fee paid, living wage employer, birthday off, work‑related expenses, continued learning and development opportunities, staff counselling services.