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Relief Support Worker – Edinburgh
Edinburgh
£15.07 an hour

Job details

£15.07 an hour
Company pension
Edinburgh

Full job description

  • Location: Edinburgh (Marchmont, Kirkliston, Gorgie and Craigmillar)
  • Hourly Rate: £15.07
  • Hours per Week: various to cover holidays / sickness / absence

Job Description

Share Scotland is the care sector’s best kept secret—and this is your chance to be part of an innovative, family-led organisation. As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you’ll bring your own skills, interests and ideas to make a real difference.

For almost 30 years, we’ve supported adults with complex disabilities through individually tailored care—helping people to actively pursue their chosen lifestyle at home and in their local community.

If you have the right personality and attitude, we’ll provide expert training to help you succeed. If you already have experience or a relevant qualification, even better.

About the role

Due to an increase in service users in the Edinburgh area, we’re looking for Relief Support Workers across our services, supporting people in their own homes. Relief hours are flexible to cover sickness, holidays and vacancies.

Support Worker benefits

  • Scottish Living Wage Employer: £15.07 per hour
  • 3% employer and 5% employee contributory pension (above the minimum legally required)
  • No experience needed—full training provided
  • Parent-led organisation with supportive, friendly teams
  • Investors in People (Silver) employer
  • Regularly awarded 6 stars from the Care Inspectorate

**Progression to final salary scale is dependent on successfully gaining SVQ3

Next steps

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the Share Scotland website and include any relevant experience (if you have it)—we’ll provide full training and support to help you get started.

www.sharescotland.org.uk

The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check and registration with SSSC must be made within 6 months of employment commencing.

Share is actively working to promote equal opportunities for all

Share Scotland is a Recognised Charity SC 008220

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