Support Worker
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,756 to £24,938 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Dependent on skills & experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Link Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LLSWEMAR24 |
Summary
**Job Title:** Support Worker (Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service)
**Location:** LinkLiving’s Edinburgh office.
**Hours:** 37.5 per week, flexible scheduling primarily Monday to Friday 9-5 with occasional evening and weekend shifts.
Passionate about improving lives? Want to join a charity valuing both your and those you support? Join our trauma-informed team where creativity and flexibility thrive. Experience not necessary; share our values:
- Empathy
- Respect
- Integrity
- Caring
LinkLiving, a Scottish charity, aids individuals in managing life challenges (e.g., trauma, mental health, poverty). We offer various support models:
- Personal development
- Employability programs
- Self-help coaching
- Supported accommodation
- Care at home
- Housing support
- Befriending
- Social cafes
**The Service:**
Our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service supports individuals aged 16-25, offering housing support and accommodation, aiding those from care, homeless, or trauma backgrounds to overcome challenges and achieve personal goals.
**The Job:**
Join our team as a Support Worker, empowering young individuals towards a positive future. Utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, providing emotional, practical, and social support. Manage your caseload independently, adapting to individual needs.
**Benefits Include:**
- Competitive salary with annual review
- 35 days’ holiday per year (incl. public holidays)
- Paid SVQ qualifications and learning opportunities
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance program
- Travel schemes
**Requirements:**
- Registration with SSSC within 6 months
- PVG Scheme registration
**Further Information:**
Questions? Email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk or visit our website.
Interested? Apply online or request alternative application methods.
We strive for inclusivity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities. We ensure accessibility for all and interview disabled candidates meeting essential criteria.
**Location:** LinkLiving’s Edinburgh office.
**Hours:** 37.5 per week, flexible scheduling primarily Monday to Friday 9-5 with occasional evening and weekend shifts.
Passionate about improving lives? Want to join a charity valuing both your and those you support? Join our trauma-informed team where creativity and flexibility thrive. Experience not necessary; share our values:
- Empathy
- Respect
- Integrity
- Caring
LinkLiving, a Scottish charity, aids individuals in managing life challenges (e.g., trauma, mental health, poverty). We offer various support models:
- Personal development
- Employability programs
- Self-help coaching
- Supported accommodation
- Care at home
- Housing support
- Befriending
- Social cafes
**The Service:**
Our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service supports individuals aged 16-25, offering housing support and accommodation, aiding those from care, homeless, or trauma backgrounds to overcome challenges and achieve personal goals.
**The Job:**
Join our team as a Support Worker, empowering young individuals towards a positive future. Utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, providing emotional, practical, and social support. Manage your caseload independently, adapting to individual needs.
**Benefits Include:**
- Competitive salary with annual review
- 35 days’ holiday per year (incl. public holidays)
- Paid SVQ qualifications and learning opportunities
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance program
- Travel schemes
**Requirements:**
- Registration with SSSC within 6 months
- PVG Scheme registration
**Further Information:**
Questions? Email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk or visit our website.
Interested? Apply online or request alternative application methods.
We strive for inclusivity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities. We ensure accessibility for all and interview disabled candidates meeting essential criteria.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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