Support Worker

Job Description

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Complex Care Support Worker

Location: Edinburgh

£24336 - £27144| Permanent | Full-Time (36 hours per week)Shift Pattern: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week – set days availableMileage paid | Driver preferred

No sponsorship available

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Support Workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for a private, family run company based in Edinburgh. This role involves providing 2:1 support to a young person with autism, supporting them to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own home.

You will play a vital role in the individual’s daily life and wellbeing, offering consistent, professional, and compassionate care within a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support in the service user’s home
• Assist with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner
• Support daily living activities, routines, and structured engagement
• Prepare meals and support with nutrition, including assistance with feeding where required
• Carry out household tasks such as shopping, housekeeping, and laundry
• Promote a safe, secure, and calm home environment
• Work collaboratively within a 2:1 support team
• Record care delivered accurately and report relevant information
• Escalate any changes or concerns regarding the service user to management promptly

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in providing complex care and/or autism support.

• Kind, patient, and reliable
• Able xwzovoh to communicate effectively with service user, their family other and professionals
• Committed to delivering safe, professional, and compassionate care
• A driver (preferred) due to the nature of the role

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent, stable hours
• Mileage paid
• Training and induction
• Supportive management and team environment

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to work for a caring, supportive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.