Relief Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.60 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Link Group Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | LLSREJUL25 |
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Job Title: Relief Support Worker (Edinburgh Mental Health Service)
Location: Based at LinkLiving’s Edinburgh office
Hours: Relief contract, as and when required
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 13 July 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025 (Edinburgh office)
Are you passionate about helping others live better lives? Would you like to work for a charity that values your wellbeing as much as the people you support? Join our trauma-informed team and help create flexible, person-centred solutions for those who need it most.
No previous experience or qualifications required — if you share our values, we’ll provide the training and support you need.
Our Values
At LinkLiving, our staff and values are central to all we do. We look for individuals who demonstrate:
Empathy – understanding individual needs and experiences
Respect – treating others the way they wish to be treated
Integrity – honesty and strong moral principles
Caring – showing kindness and concern for others
About LinkLiving
We are a Scottish health and wellbeing charity supporting people to manage and overcome negative life experiences such as trauma, mental health challenges, poverty, and inequality. Our services include:
Personal development and employability programmes
Self-help coaching
Supported accommodation
Housing support and care at home
Befriending and social cafés
About the Service
Our Edinburgh Mental Health Services include five tenancy support teams and a Core & Cluster service for people leaving long-term hospital care. We help people live independently and improve their mental and physical health through compassionate, tailored support.
About the Role
As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll provide emotional, practical, and social support to individuals experiencing mental ill health. You’ll be trained in trauma-informed, person-centred approaches and help people:
Cope with difficult times
Move towards recovery and independence
Make informed decisions in their daily lives
Some individuals may require support with medication, for which full training is provided.
For a full breakdown of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack.
What’s in It for You?
As a LinkLiving employee, you’ll benefit from:
Competitive salary with annual review and performance-based increases
35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus 3 extra days after 3 years
Option to buy/sell holidays
Enhanced sick and family-friendly pay
Paid SVQ qualifications and training opportunities
Funded PVG and SSSC memberships
Defined contribution pension with generous employer contributions
Electric vehicle leasing scheme
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan (including dependents)
Discounts on retail, food, and services
Employee Assistance Programme (for household members too)
Flu vaccinations, cycle to work, travel loans, and more
Full list: www.linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us
Other Key Info
Successful applicants must apply for SSSC registration within 3 months and be registered within 6
This role is subject to PVG Scheme membership (cost covered by Link)
Internal applicants will adopt the terms and conditions of this post for the duration
Apply Now
To apply, click the “Apply online” button on our website. If you need alternative formats (hard copy, Braille, audio), email: jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Location: Based at LinkLiving’s Edinburgh office
Hours: Relief contract, as and when required
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 13 July 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025 (Edinburgh office)
Are you passionate about helping others live better lives? Would you like to work for a charity that values your wellbeing as much as the people you support? Join our trauma-informed team and help create flexible, person-centred solutions for those who need it most.
No previous experience or qualifications required — if you share our values, we’ll provide the training and support you need.
Our Values
At LinkLiving, our staff and values are central to all we do. We look for individuals who demonstrate:
Empathy – understanding individual needs and experiences
Respect – treating others the way they wish to be treated
Integrity – honesty and strong moral principles
Caring – showing kindness and concern for others
About LinkLiving
We are a Scottish health and wellbeing charity supporting people to manage and overcome negative life experiences such as trauma, mental health challenges, poverty, and inequality. Our services include:
Personal development and employability programmes
Self-help coaching
Supported accommodation
Housing support and care at home
Befriending and social cafés
About the Service
Our Edinburgh Mental Health Services include five tenancy support teams and a Core & Cluster service for people leaving long-term hospital care. We help people live independently and improve their mental and physical health through compassionate, tailored support.
About the Role
As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll provide emotional, practical, and social support to individuals experiencing mental ill health. You’ll be trained in trauma-informed, person-centred approaches and help people:
Cope with difficult times
Move towards recovery and independence
Make informed decisions in their daily lives
Some individuals may require support with medication, for which full training is provided.
For a full breakdown of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack.
What’s in It for You?
As a LinkLiving employee, you’ll benefit from:
Competitive salary with annual review and performance-based increases
35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus 3 extra days after 3 years
Option to buy/sell holidays
Enhanced sick and family-friendly pay
Paid SVQ qualifications and training opportunities
Funded PVG and SSSC memberships
Defined contribution pension with generous employer contributions
Electric vehicle leasing scheme
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan (including dependents)
Discounts on retail, food, and services
Employee Assistance Programme (for household members too)
Flu vaccinations, cycle to work, travel loans, and more
Full list: www.linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us
Other Key Info
Successful applicants must apply for SSSC registration within 3 months and be registered within 6
This role is subject to PVG Scheme membership (cost covered by Link)
Internal applicants will adopt the terms and conditions of this post for the duration
Apply Now
To apply, click the “Apply online” button on our website. If you need alternative formats (hard copy, Braille, audio), email: jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
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