Social Care Project Worker
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.65 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Falkirk, Falkirk County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoneywood Care Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
A registered charity, Stoneywood Community Projects, provides landscaping and maintenance services to the people of Denny and the surrounding Falkirk District. The Community Project team's goal is to help people improve their employability skills by providing them with opportunities to engage in these activities and by fostering the growth of positive attitudes and abilities that are essential in the job.
We have the ability to complete a wide variety of maintenance projects, including painting and decorating, landscaping, garden tidy-ups, and derelict regeneration projects, as our team holds expertise in Horticulture and Landscaping. The team further carry out litter picks locally to maintain social, open environments to a high standard. Stoneywood Community Projects have partnered with the Inspire Denny and Dunipace group on a tree planning event, as well as activities arranged through CGI. We work alongside Stenhousemuir and Dunipace football clubs, maintaining their grounds and in return, carry out weekly football training sessions with the people we support. We have recently begun a development initiative for the allotment sites in Denny with the aim of offering therapeutic sessions to the local community and the individuals we support. We will cultivate and distribute fresh fruits, vegetables, and plants.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our Community Projects team, which is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to the wider community in their own homes or gardens. Our team members are motivated by one another. You will be a part of the team whose purpose is to improve the health, wellbeing, and lives of the individuals we support, as well as the local community, through our work.
We are currently accepting applications for a part-time position that requires 16 to 20 hours per week. A valid driver's license is required for this position, as Stoneywood Community Projects utilises the van for daily operations and duties.
The starting rate is £12.65 per hour. Contract hours would be discussed further at the interview.
An ideal candidate should have experience or interest in:
• Working with adults who have a diagnosed learning disability, autism or other complex needs
• Painting & Decorating
• Landscaping (fence building, drainage, edging, laying slabs, laying new and artificial lawns, creating new gardens, constructing raised beds)
• Horticulture (grass cutting and trimming, garden regeneration, planting out gardens, general tidy)
• Joinery (hanging new doors, skirting, shelves, etc.)
• Carpet cleaning and fabric sofas/chairs cleaning
You should have strong communication skills to motivate other people, high health & safety awareness, be a team player and be sensitive to the evolving needs of individuals.
We recognise the importance of supporting employees both personally and professionally, therefore we promote:
• Learning & Development opportunities to support career progression
• Healthy work life balance for all employees
• Flexible working patterns offered/considered
• Ongoing support to fulfill employee potential and to overcome any barriers they may be facing.
Professional qualifications are highly desirable; however, the right candidates will be supported to complete these throughout their career with us. It is desirable that applicants have experience working in a care and support environment, however all essential training will be given during induction.
We will require an update/registration of Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme to work with vulnerable adults.
Stoneywood Community Projects offer a range of employee benefits including ongoing training, Living Wage, generous annual leave entitlement, family friendly policies and contributory pension scheme.
For Informal Enquiries or to request an application pack please contact either jenny.ramsay@stoneywoodcare.co.uk or tel. 07592 496001.
We have the ability to complete a wide variety of maintenance projects, including painting and decorating, landscaping, garden tidy-ups, and derelict regeneration projects, as our team holds expertise in Horticulture and Landscaping. The team further carry out litter picks locally to maintain social, open environments to a high standard. Stoneywood Community Projects have partnered with the Inspire Denny and Dunipace group on a tree planning event, as well as activities arranged through CGI. We work alongside Stenhousemuir and Dunipace football clubs, maintaining their grounds and in return, carry out weekly football training sessions with the people we support. We have recently begun a development initiative for the allotment sites in Denny with the aim of offering therapeutic sessions to the local community and the individuals we support. We will cultivate and distribute fresh fruits, vegetables, and plants.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our Community Projects team, which is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to the wider community in their own homes or gardens. Our team members are motivated by one another. You will be a part of the team whose purpose is to improve the health, wellbeing, and lives of the individuals we support, as well as the local community, through our work.
We are currently accepting applications for a part-time position that requires 16 to 20 hours per week. A valid driver's license is required for this position, as Stoneywood Community Projects utilises the van for daily operations and duties.
The starting rate is £12.65 per hour. Contract hours would be discussed further at the interview.
An ideal candidate should have experience or interest in:
• Working with adults who have a diagnosed learning disability, autism or other complex needs
• Painting & Decorating
• Landscaping (fence building, drainage, edging, laying slabs, laying new and artificial lawns, creating new gardens, constructing raised beds)
• Horticulture (grass cutting and trimming, garden regeneration, planting out gardens, general tidy)
• Joinery (hanging new doors, skirting, shelves, etc.)
• Carpet cleaning and fabric sofas/chairs cleaning
You should have strong communication skills to motivate other people, high health & safety awareness, be a team player and be sensitive to the evolving needs of individuals.
We recognise the importance of supporting employees both personally and professionally, therefore we promote:
• Learning & Development opportunities to support career progression
• Healthy work life balance for all employees
• Flexible working patterns offered/considered
• Ongoing support to fulfill employee potential and to overcome any barriers they may be facing.
Professional qualifications are highly desirable; however, the right candidates will be supported to complete these throughout their career with us. It is desirable that applicants have experience working in a care and support environment, however all essential training will be given during induction.
We will require an update/registration of Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme to work with vulnerable adults.
Stoneywood Community Projects offer a range of employee benefits including ongoing training, Living Wage, generous annual leave entitlement, family friendly policies and contributory pension scheme.
For Informal Enquiries or to request an application pack please contact either jenny.ramsay@stoneywoodcare.co.uk or tel. 07592 496001.
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