Job Description

Support Worker opportunities in Edinburgh!

Make a Real Difference - Become a Support Worker at Castlebrae Glebe

Are you driven by the desire to make a positive impact in people's lives? Join our compassionate and dedicated team at Castlebrae Glebe as a Support Worker, where your care and commitment can truly change lives.

In this rewarding role, you'll support individuals with daily living tasks, encourage independence, and help create a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Whether you're an experienced care professional or just beginning your journey in the sector, we provide comprehensive training and development to help you grow and succeed.

Be part of a team that's making a brighter future for those we support, your compassion can make all the difference.

Hours of employment

are:

Vacancy 1:

20 hours per week

, working 3 out of 7 days on a rota basis.

Vacancy 2:

35 hours per week

, working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis

The Role

In your role as Support Worker, you will provide care and support to individuals in their own homes including:
- Assisting with household tasks
- Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care
- Medication prompting/ administering

Please note for this role, and for genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint Female Support Workers (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

About You

You will:
- Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Have the ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis
- Have good time keeping, time management and organisational skills
- Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification
- Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits

- Flexible working hours - various shift patterns available dependant on the needs of the service
- Full Induction
- PVG costs paid for employment opportunities, 50% for Casual Workers
- Free core training
- SSSC Registration costs reimbursed for employment opportunities
- Occupational Sick pay
- Family friendly policies
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme

While previous experience in care is desirable, it's not essential. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. If you have a genuine interest in people and are committed to helping them live their best lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Sponsorship

Please note that Bield Housing and Care do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.

Disability Confident

Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.

In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please email hr@bield.co.uk and a member of the team will get in touch.

If you require this information in an alternative format please contact us using the details above.

Bield Housing & Care Scottish Charity SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.81-13.20 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person