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Ref no:
308346
Published:
28/11/2022
Closes:
14/12/2022
Location:
Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh , EH7 5QY
Salary:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time
Hours:
39 hours per week

Would you describe yourself as outgoing, chatty, a good listener and a problem solver?

Are you interested in Ted Talks? Do you like to read non-fiction? Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference?

If you said YES to those questions, then we have the job for you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain or develop your existing skills in an award winning, community focussed organization. If you can communicate clearly and sensitively with the people we support and their families, and demonstrate an empathy for The Action Group’s values, especially surrounding confidentiality, we would love to hear from you.

A knowledge or awareness of the emotional and practical difficulties faced by autistic people would be advantageous, but most important is your willingness to learn and to be creative in your approach to problem solving.

I am looking for people to join my team of support workers, who fit my support around my studies, hobbies and interests. If you love to chat but get bored of small talk quickly, if you enjoy solving problems, are an excellent communicator, are creative and supportive and feel that you can help me manage changes in my life, as well as offering emotional support while doing errands - then I want to meet you!

My support times are throughout the week, currently Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. My staff support me to manage tasks such as shopping, attending appointments, collecting medications, and generally supporting me with managing my anxieties and energy levels. This support allows me to focus on my studies at Uni, and is vital to me.

I am looking for someone who can provide me with the support that I need to thrive at Uni, and who shares some of my interests and ideas.

Benefits include

  • Pension
  • 24/7 employee assistance programme, with access to free legal advice and counselling
  • Good annual leave entitlements
  • Ongoing support, training and development opportunities
  • TAG Rewards – our exclusive discounts and savings programme
  • Travel time payable where applicable
  • Mileage allowance where applicable

To apply, please read the job description and complete the application form.

Do you have questions before applying? Send us an email to recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk.

Please send your completed application, self-declaration and equal opportunities forms to recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk.