Support Worker - Inverkeithing

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

Job summary

A charitable organization in Scotland is seeking dedicated support workers to provide hands-on support for adults with learning disabilities. This role involves both lone and group work in various settings, aimed at helping individuals achieve independence. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, committed to equality, and possess a strong desire to make a difference. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and career development opportunities. This position is open to female applicants as per the Equality Act 2010.

Benefits

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

Earned Wage Access

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Plan contribution

Generous annual leave

Supportive absence policies

Death in Benefit Cover

Support with funded qualifications

Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide support for health and wellbeing.
• Contribute and implement support plans.
• Deliver support and its administration.

Skills

Access to a car due to rural outreach locations

Ability to work as part of a team

Passion for helping people live independently

Education

Willingness to obtain qualifications required by the SSSC

Practice qualification at SCQF level 7 or above

Job description

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day

Why work with us?

At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.

• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

Who we are looking for

We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and hardworking support workers to join our new team at the Inverkeithing Learning Disability & Neurodiversity Service. If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with learning difficulties this is the role for you.

This role involves lone working and group work within peoples own homes, providing hands‑on support to help individuals achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.

We welcome candidates who are eager to develop their skills, gain valuable experience in social care, and thrive in a supportive, learning‑focused environment.

Previous experience in a support role is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given. Most importantly, we are looking for people who share our values, are kind, compassionate, and are committed to creating positive, lasting impact for the people we support.

Due to the personal nature of the role, this post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, which permits an occupational requirement for specific genders in such circumstances

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide support that positively impacts people we support health and wellbeing
• Contribute and implement support plans
• Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including tenancy support.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Access to a car due to rural outreach locations
• Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service/care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.
• If you’re starting a career in social care or are already working in social care but don’t have the qualifications just yet, we will support you to gain the appropriate qualifications needed to register without condition with the SSSC.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Passion for helping people live independently
• Experience or interest in housing, social care, or community support
• Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Desired Skills and Attributes

• A practice qualification (at least SCQF level 7 or above) recognised by the SSSC, in the category of support workers in a Housing Support Service / Care at Home service, or willingness to work towards this.
• Understanding of benefits and budgeting support
• Previous demonstrable experience working within an adult social care setting
• Understanding of the Care Inspectorate and its purposeUnderstanding of the SSSC and its purpose
• A Positive Behaviour Support, or Trauma Informed Practice qualification or accreditation.

Additional Notes

• Shift work, weekend work may be a requirement of this role.
• SSSC registration are requirements of this post
• Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
• We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if a suitable candidate is identified.

Care Support Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of: sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity.

Role Type

Pay Rate

12.63 GBP – 12.88 GBP (Hour)

Company Overview

At Care Support Scotland, we’re dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives every single day. With over 30 years of experience, we have built a trusted reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality social care that empowers individuals to live with dignity, independence, and choice. From our base in Edinburgh and the Lothians, we work alongside people from all walks of life—supporting those who need help with housing and homelessness prevention, individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiverse needs, older people requiring care and companionship, and anyone seeking guidance to navigate life’s challenges. Our approach is person‑centred: we don’t just provide care, we listen, understand, and tailor our support to each individual’s unique needs and aspirations. By doing so, we ensure that the people we support are not only cared for, but truly valued, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive within their communities