Support Worker
Support Worker
Location: North, South and East Ayrshire
Salary: £24,479 per annum, pro\-rata for roles under 35 hours (£13\.45 per hour)
Hours: Up to 35 per week, hours are variable to suit candidates. Casual hours also considered.
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract / Casual
Additional Requirement: Successful candidates will be required to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
It is envisaged that applicants will live in the East, North or South Ayrshire local authority area
Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life every single day? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector?
We’re looking for someone kind, upbeat, and great with people to join our Health and Care team as a Service Support Worker. If you’re patient, caring, and love helping others, you could make a real difference every day. No formal care experience? That’s okay. If you can make someone feel safe, supported, and valued, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
As a Service Support Worker, you’ll be a lifeline for people who may be struggling due to age, illness, or vulnerability. You’ll help them live more independently and feel more connected. This isn’t just a job \- it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships, grow your skills, and give back to your community. With plenty of opportunities to progress, it’s a role that can grow with you.
What day in the life of a Service Support Worker involve?
- Providing personal, emotional, and practical support to adults in their own homes or community.
- Supporting service users with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, meal prep, and medication.
- Liaising with health and social care professionals to ensure consistent, high\-quality care.
- Promoting safety and wellbeing through risk assessments and welfare checks.
- Excellent communication skills and a caring, respectful approach.
- Experience supporting people with physical, sensory, or mental health needs.
- Knowledge of community care resources and risk assessments.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a willingness to register with the SSSC.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) \+ option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning \& Development: A range of career \& learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good \& employee benefits platform..
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) \& Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.
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