Looking to start or grow your career in social care? Visualise Scotland is hiring Part-Time Support Workers in Edinburgh to help make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
This role is all about having the right attitude – if you’re patient, a good communicator, and keen to learn, you’ll fit right in. You don’t need formal qualifications to get started, and once you’ve passed your probation, there’s the chance to gain an SVQ2 or SVQ3 in Health and Social Care.
As part of a supportive and friendly team, you’ll provide one-to-one care, encourage independence, and help people live the lives they choose.
About Visualise Scotland
Visualise Scotland is a small, values-driven charity that delivers high-quality care tailored to the individual needs of people with disabilities across Edinburgh and East Lothian.
At the heart of its mission is a commitment to promoting dignity and enhancing the quality of life for those it supports. Through a range of services—including Housing Support, Care at Home, and a dedicated Day Service in Musselburgh—Visualise Scotland empowers individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
As a proud local employer, the organisation is committed to paying above the Living Wage, reflecting its dedication not only to those it supports but also to the wellbeing of its staff.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12.60 – £13.48 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
About the Role
Applicants outside of the UK will not be considered at this time. Please note that we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.
The best part of my job is the people. I became a Support Worker as I wanted to help make a difference to someone’s life, however big or small.’
- Margaret, Visualise Support Worker
30 hours per week and 22.5 hours per week.
Please note that we do not currently have any sleepover or waking night shift availability.
Salary information:
Unqualified: £12.60ph
SVQ2 or equivalent in health and social care: £13.15h
SVQ3 or equivalent in health and social care: £13.48ph
Successful candidates who have passed their probationary period, will get the chance to work towards an SVQ2 or SVQ3.
Do you want to join a team that is making a real difference to people’s lives? If so, Visualise Scotland are looking to recruit committed and passionate individuals for Support Worker positions that will allow you to work as part of a close knit, skilled and talented team.
Responsibilities
Working for Visualise involves supporting adults living with disabilities to have the best quality of life possible, supporting their independence and choice. This can be in our housing support, day services or care at home. This includes:
- Supporting people with their day-to-day life
- Getting them ready in the morning
- Supporting them with personal care and hygiene
- Preparing food and meals
- Getting out and enabling them to take part in hobbies and leisure activities,
- Using public transport, administering medication, attending appointments
- Managing their finances and accompanying them to social events.
Requirements
- We are looking for someone who thrives on building relationships and working in a fast-paced environment where two days are never the same
- Good interpersonal skills, patience and a willingness to learn are essential.
- Experience of working with people with disabilities is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided.
Visualise provides quality support. We were graded 5 (very good, by Care Inspectorate in 2020).
About Visualise Scotland
‘I think Visualise Scotland is one of the best employers in this sector’
Support Worker
Visualise is a small Edinburgh based charity providing support to adults who have complex support needs. The people we support are treated and respected as individuals with personalised care at the heart of what we do. We have a good record of providing high-quality support.
We are proud of our role as a local employer and we pay over the Scottish living wage. We also offer a great staff benefits package, including Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Life Insurance and access to the Hospital Saturday Fund and a Credit Union.
We provide a comprehensive induction and a variety of training including epilepsy, first-aid and manual handling. We are passionate about developing our employees and helping them achieve their career goals.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
If you’re ready for a rewarding part-time role with real purpose, Visualise Scotland would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW!
Application Deadline
Open until filled