Blackwood Homes and Care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join its team in Edinburgh. This part-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals by supporting their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life within the community.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for delivering high-quality care, along with strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills. The role requires the ability to work independently while visiting clients in their homes, as well as collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
While a relevant qualification, such as SVQ2, is desirable, it is not essential, as full training will be provided to ensure you can deliver excellent care confidently and professionally.
Blackwood Homes and Care offers a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development in the health and social care sector. This position is perfect for individuals seeking flexible part-time work with a meaningful impact in Edinburgh.
Position: Support Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £12.60 – £13.02* per hour
Location: Edinburgh
Job Advert
Support Worker
Edinburgh 24/7 Responder Service
32-Hours per Week (No Relief Available)
£12.60 – £13.02* per hour (*if SVQ2 qualified)
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD
The service:
Blackwood’s growing 24/7 Responder Service offers a range of options for people who need support both during the day and at night using our award-winning CleverCogs technology, which has played a pivotal role in keeping our customers connected.
Each customer has their own digital tablet device to access our service which can include connecting with families, carers and hobbies online. We operate 24/7 from our base in Edinburgh. The Responder Team respond to calls activated by customers, all of whom live in their own homes with varied care and support needs.
The role:
You will be responding to calls activated by customers through their TEC (Tech Enabled Care) equipment which is a digital tablet device. You will implement safe and personalised solutions to calls, handled through video conferencing technology. There could be calls that require a physical response where assistance may be required in the customer’s home.
We need our team to be able to triage and de-escalate, supporting customers out of situations that may have occurred and to provide reassurance. You’ll be responsible, trustworthy and able to deal with a wide range of scenarios using a person-centred approach at all times. You will be experienced in using digital technology and be confident to promote a culture of digital inclusion and participation for our customers and their families.
The Ideal candidate must have:
- A passion for delivering high quality care
- Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills
- An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team
- A relevant qualification like an SVQ2 (although this is not essential as training will be given)
- Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including day shifts and night shifts.
Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:
- Comprehensive induction and personal development opportunities
- Fully funded SVQ training on completion of probationary period
- Travel expenses and paid travel time between customer visits
- Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
- 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
- Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit
- Payment of PVG and SSSC registration
All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member as well as register with the SSSC.
We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack (attached). Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.
Note to interested applicants
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD.
Application Process
Application Deadline
December 31st, 2025