Support Worker – Housing & Community Care (6‑Month Maternity Cover)

Caresupport; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care charity located in Scotland is looking for a dedicated Support Worker for a fixed 6-month Maternity Cover contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing impactful support that enhances the health and wellbeing of individuals. Key qualifications include an SSSC qualification as a support worker, and a passion for helping people live independently. This role involves personal care, tenancy support, and contributing to support plans, while embodying the charity's values of respect and compassion.

Benefits

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

Financial Flexibility

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete SSSC qualification within specified timeframe.
• Passion for helping people live independently.
• Experience or interest in housing, social care, or community support.

Responsibilities

• Provide support that positively impacts the health and wellbeing of individuals.
• Contribute to and implement support plans.
• Responsible for delivering support, including personal care and tenancy support.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Communication Skills

Education

Qualification as support worker

Job description

A social care charity located in Scotland is looking for a dedicated Support Worker for a fixed 6-month Maternity Cover contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing impactful support that enhances the health and wellbeing of individuals. Key qualifications include an SSSC qualification as a support worker, and a passion for helping people live independently. This role involves personal care, tenancy support, and contributing to support plans, while embodying the charity's values of respect and compassion.