Support Worker - Female only* - Portobello

Post: Support Worker Service: Housing & Community Support Services (HACSS)

Base: The Action Group, The Prentice Centre, Edinburgh (or regional base as set by line manager)

Line Managed by: Practice & Wellbeing Leader

Salary : Unqualified- £24,402,92 - £24,890,98 per annum pro rata

Qualified- £24,890,98 - £25,338,37 per annum pro rata

Sleepover rate (if applicable) £96 per night.

Hours: Full-time and part-time hours available, to be discussed with the applicant

Schedule - Morning drop-off at day service in Gilmerton for 9 am, Monday-Friday. Afternoon/evening support from 3 pm (Monday-Thursday) and 2 pm (Friday) after collection from Gilmerton.

Special requirements- Requirements - *female only

Female only.* Exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1. Male Support Workers are welcome to apply to any of our other services.

We are seeking a compassionate, confident, and engaging individual to join our team, providing person-centred support in the vibrant Portobello area. This rewarding role involves offering both practical and emotional support, ensuring a positive, fun, and fulfilling environment. We are looking for someone who is caring and compassionate but who is confident in emotionally intense situations

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support, including personal care, household tasks, and medication management.
• Assist with food shopping and errands.
• Engage in enjoyable activities such as swimming, walks, lunch outings, and movie nights.

To learn more about our recruitment process please click the link - Our Recruitment Process

To support our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, we invite all candidates to optionally complete the - Equal Opportunities Form for Applicants

Main purpose:

The main purpose of this post is to provide a caring, efficient and effective 24/7 support service to people who use The Action Group’s Services. This will include assisting people to develop their skills by supervising and participating in various support activities in a way that enriches their opportunities and promotes choice. The main duties for this post are detailed below under two headings: 1. Specific Duties (that apply to this job in particular) 2. General Duties (that apply to all staff in The Action Group)