Support Worker

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

Job summary

A care service provider in Edinburgh is seeking Support Workers to provide tailored care for adults with complex disabilities in their homes. The position offers competitive hourly rates starting at £12.60, training, and a supportive team environment. Candidates will benefit from generous annual leave, pension contributions, and opportunities for career progression. No prior experience is necessary, as all necessary training will be provided. Join a family-led organization committed to equal opportunities and quality service.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (32 days)

Fully funded SVQ training

Employer contributory pension

Death in service insurance

Critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• No experience needed as full training provided.
• Must have the right personality and attitude.
• Registration with SSSC must be made within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in their own homes.
• Provide individually tailored care.
• Participate in full training programs.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Ability to support individuals

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

• Location: Edinburgh (Marchmont, Kirkliston, Gorgie and Craigmillar)
• Hourly Rate: £12.60 to £13.08 per hour

Job Description

***INTERVIEWS FOR ALL ROLES BELOW TAKING PLACE 16 TH – 19 TH FEBRUARY 2026***

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!

We are looking for Support Workers for our services across Edinburgh supporting our service users in their own homes. We also have relief contracts available.

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 3 months of employment commencing.

Share is actively working to promote equal opportunities for all

Share Scotland is a Recognised Charity SC 008220