Support Assistant

Job Description

We are recruiting two Support Assistants, each working 20.25 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (08:45–15:30).

The posts are based at Robertson Road Resource Centre, Fraserburgh, with an expectation to provide support across our wider service, including Banff Day Opportunities, Crimond, Peterhead, and within people’s own homes. The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities with a range of needs in both centre-based and community settings.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Expected Interview Date: 16/09/2026

Informal enquiries to Una Simpson - 07824350050

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.