Relief Support Worker Kirkliston, Edinburgh

Share Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic individuals to provide support to those with learning disabilities in their homes and communities. Experience is advantageous, but with the right attitude, training will be provided. The role requires participation in occasional sleepovers and is subject to a PVG check. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference and enjoy an innovative work environment.

Benefits

Vocational training

Continuous development

Excellent induction package

Additional payment for sleepovers

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or experience of working with someone with learning disabilities is ideal but not required.
• A driving licence would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Willingness to undergo PVG checks and register with SSSC within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in their own home and community.
• Participate in occasional sleepovers as required.
• Engage in continuous training and development provided by the organization.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Dynamic personality

Ability to work with learning disabilities

Job description

Share Scotland’s person centred approach allows people the freedom and support to actively pursue their chosen lifestyle within their own home and local community. Share’s support offers choices and opportunities to people that may have been denied them in the past. Can YOU rise to the challenge and make that difference to someone’s life?

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dynamic people to work in all our service in Kirkliston, Edinburgh where a relevant qualification or experience of working with someone with learning disabilities would be great; but if you have the right personality and attitude, then we can provide you with expert training to do the job. The vocational training, continuous development and excellent induction package you will receive will ensure you have outstanding support throughout the progression of your career. A driving licence would be beneficial although not mandatory.

As a family led organisation, we believe in building lasting relationships based on trust, honesty and respect, ensuring that people are supported to experience new opportunities, face new challenges, realise ambitions and grow as individuals. Occasional sleepovers will be required for which an additional payment is paid.

This is a fabulous opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, for a charity whose staff were described by Investors in People as being “fundamental to the reasons the organisation is such a special place”.

Occasional sleepovers may be required.

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