via indeed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Support Worker

Active Healthcare Services
Edinburgh parttime, fulltime
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This role is for female staff only who do not require sponsroship.

Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same? We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team, providing vital assistance to vulnerable adults and children with autism and other complex conditions. You’ll be helping our service users live fulfilling, independent lives—whether that’s assisting with daily routines, supporting them in the community, or simply being a friendly face they can rely on.

What We’re Looking For

  • A Driver’s License is Essential (able to drive both manual and autmatic): To support our service users with appointments and activities, you must have a full UK driving license and be confident driving manual vehicles.

  • Empathy \& Patience: You understand that communication and progress look different for everyone.

  • Reliability: Our service users depend on your consistency and care.

  • Flexibility: We have various shift patterns available to suit your lifestyle.
What’s in it for you?
  • Full training provided (no prior experience necessary, though it is a plus!).

  • A rewarding environment where you truly make a difference.

  • Career progression opportunities.

  • Competitive salary

  • Generous holiday allowance
About the job

· Supporting people who use our services to pursue their interests, maximising their potential and fulfilling of their dreams.

· Enable people who use our services to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance.

· Supporting people who use our services to access their local community resources.

· Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks and snacks enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition.

· Enable people who use our services to be more independent by teaching them skills they need to sustain that independence in their community.

· To assist with tasks of daily living that people who use our services cannot manage alone. These may include cleaning, shopping, paying bills and household skills.

· Support people who use our services to live a healthy lifestyle and promote their general wellbeing.

· Support those who use our services in developing sustaining relationships thereby reducing the risk of isolation.

Skills Required\- Full UK driving licence essential

· Caring attitude, flexibility. and the ability to work alongside people who use our services.

· Ability to use common sense and use of own initiative.

· Willingness to learn and have an empowering attitude.

· Good communication skills

· Ability to work towards an SVQ 3 qualification.

· Maintain a written agreed record of work completed.

· To attend any training provided by the company, to attend team meetings, and reviews regarding the people who use our services as required.

· Develop one’s own knowledge and practice.

· To undertake all duties in accordance with the company policies and procedures and always abide by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice and the Health \& Social Care Standards.

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,227\.50\-£27,300\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company pension

  • Flexitime
Experience:
  • Support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
  • SVQ (preferred)

  • Full driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person

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