Share Scotland is currently recruiting Part-Time Support Workers in Edinburgh, offering a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful career in the health and social care sector. This role is ideal for compassionate individuals who want to support people with disabilities while developing valuable professional skills.
At Share Scotland, the organisation believes that the right personality and attitude are just as important as experience. If you are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a positive difference in people’s lives, full expert training will be provided to help you succeed in the role.
As a Support Worker, you will assist individuals with daily activities, encourage independence, and support community participation. The role focuses on delivering person-centred care, ensuring each individual receives respectful and tailored support that promotes dignity and wellbeing.
Previous experience in care or a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care is beneficial but not essential. Candidates who already have experience or training will be able to build on their skills, while those new to the sector will receive structured guidance and development opportunities.
Position: Part-Time Support Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £12.60 to £13.08 per hour
Location: Edinburgh
Job Description
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 2 Support Workers for our service in Kikliston, Edinburgh supporting our service users in their own home on a part time basis.
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)
- HSF Health Plan membership
- Perkbox Membership
- 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
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled