Support and care worker

Part Time Support Worker - Edinburgh!
Join our team as a Support Worker at Castlebrae Glebe and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to our service users.
As a Support Worker, you’ll make a real difference every day by assisting individuals with daily activities, promoting independence, and helping to create a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we offer comprehensive training and development to support you.

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).

3 days per week
~As a Support Worker, you will provide care and support to individuals in their own homes, including:
Supporting individuals with personal care, including intimate personal care
Encouraging independence and supporting people to achieve their personal goals
Building positive relationships and promoting wellbeing

Hold an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification
Be willing to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within six months of commencing employment

PVG costs paid for contracted employees (50% contribution for Casual Workers)
Free core training
Occupational sick pay
Family-friendly policies
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Whilst experience in working in care is desirable it’s not essential, we want to recruit people who share our values and want to make a difference to the lives of others. If you have a genuine interest in people and supporting them to lead their best life we want to hear from you.

Please note that Bield Housing and Care do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.
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. if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please email us.

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