Job Description

Communities and Families

School Support Assistant
Currie Community High School

Salary: £16,775 - £18,860 (pro-rata for part time and sessional) plus living wage allowance if applicable.
Hours: 15.75 per week, 39 weeks per year.

We require a School Support Assistant - fixed term until 25 June 2021 (possibility of extension).

The post will be within our Pupil Support Base. The main duties of the post will be clerical and supporting the needs of Pupil Support Leaders.

For more information about the school please visit our website:

http://curriehighschool.co.uk/

The City of Edinburgh Council applies a Living Wage allowance to ensure that all employees earn at least £9.34 per hour. Successful applicants will be paid the hourly rate as advertised, plus the allowance, in order to bring their earnings to £9.34 per hour.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Are you a passionate and dedicated support worker? Do you strive to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults? Are you able to make a difference every day?

We currently have a number of worker roles available in Edinburgh supporting the adults in a Residential Care Home Service providing support to Elderly Adults. We are looking for someone who can work at least 2 long days a week and has had previous experience within a similar setting.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates
• Keep your skills sharp working across multiple services
• Flexible working schedule, long days starting at 7am
• Opportunity for consistent placement
• Unlimited friend referral bonus
• Help with SSSC registration
• Employee discount app
• Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant

Responsibilities:

• Working effectively as part of a team of support workers
• Providing care to older adults
• Providing persional care to residents
• Maintaining professional manner and working to National Care Standards
• Working long days starting at 7am, weekends and bank holidays and Christmas period

Requirements:

• Have previous experience working in a residential setting with older adults
• Moving and Handling experience
• Personal care experience
• Register under the PVG scheme

If this sounds like the position for you, don't delay!

Apply now or, if you would like some more information give Rachel a call on 0161 200 1930 or email rachel.nelson@randstad.co.uk.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Project Family Support Worker

  (Funded for one year by The National Lottery through the Community Fund with a commitment to secure continued funding)

30 hours per week

Salary SJC Point 27

£27,059 (£22,394 Pro Rata)

First Step is a community based, locally managed project in Musselburgh. Our aim is to provide opportunities for families with young children to make positive choices and to encourage parents and children to develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem. We provide a range of services for families with children under 8, including early learning & childcare, a family support service and a varied programme of groups and classes.

 We are seeking an approachable, self-motivated, engaging professional with the skills required to support families and individuals with a wide range of needs.

The successful candidate will offer family support to vulnerable and isolated families with children. The post holder will work within the local community using a strengths-based approach. A qualification at degree level in Early Years, Community Education, Social Work or equivalent is essential.

The post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme and satisfactory references.

In return we offer:

• A Competitive Salary
• A Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Continuous Professional Development 

If you would like to join our team at First Step an application pack can be obtained by contacting 0131 665 0848 or emailing

info@firststepmusselburgh.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 29thMarch at 9.00 am.

Interviews will be held via zoom on Wednesday 31stMarch.                    

Scottish Charity No. SCO28891 Company Limited by Guarantee No SC194542  

The Service

Our Dunfermline Outreach Service provides Housing Support and Care at Home services to individuals living in their own homes across the West Fife area on an outreach basis.

We support individuals with wide ranging support needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs.

The Role

In your role as a Support worker you will:

• Assist with household tasks including shopping, cooking and meal preparation
• Support with medication and personal care (including intimate personal care)
• Take a person centred approach to help individuals achieve positive outcomes in life
• Work as part of a friendly, supportive and professional staff team to provide the highest quality of care
• Benefit from a supportive management team who will ensure you have the skills and knowledge to perform your role effectively
• Receive further learning and development opportunities including specialised training in response to the needs of the service

You Will

• Be a good communicator, both written and verbal
• Be organised with good time keeping skills
• Have the ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis as well as part of a team
• Be flexible in respect of shift patterns as these will include; early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
• Have a full driving licence and use of your own vehicle

Company Benefits

• PVG costs paid in full
• Flexible working patterns
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Free core training provided on site
• Savings Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Organisational Recognition and Reward Scheme

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to embark in a fantastic career making a difference in peoples lives.
Are you passionate about helping people and delivering the best care possible within a care home setting?
Well we have this fantastic opportunity available right now in Edinburgh offering full time hours!
What Randstad can offer
* Opportunity for immediate start (subject to referencing and checks)
* Dedicated consultant to help provide you with the ideal role
* Flexibility that works for you
* An excellent £300 candidate referral scheme
* SSSC Endorsement
* Free In-House training with access to multiple online modules, to help develop upon current skills and qualities
* Chance to have an Employee Discount Scheme in place
We are looking for someone who can be enthusiastic, reliable and really have a passion for working in care.
In order to be considered for this post, you must be:
* Educated to SVQ 2 or HNC level or ability to establish competency at this level
* Experience with dealing with vulnerable clients in a supportive setting
* Have effective and efficient communication skills to allow for communication with colleagues, adults and families
* Respectable interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence and awareness of self and others
* Have a compassionate attitude and empathetic understanding
As you can imagine these roles will be very popular, so move quickly to avoid disappointment. If you would like to apply or want more information please submit your CV or call us on 0131240887 for a confidential conversation.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Support Workers - Haddington

Earn up to £19,364!

1 x Full-time

2 x Part-time

Flexible hours!

We are recruiting for Support Workers for our service based in Haddington.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ark. We aim to ensure vulnerable people live a good life.

We need your skills, knowledge, and expertise to make it possible.

Your role will be to provide practical, emotional, and social support to people in their own home, with the aim of supporting people to live as independently as possible and lead a happy and purposeful life.

Ideally you will have experience in delivering support to vulnerable people, however, do not worry if that’s not the case. We offer a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job.

In return for your valuable contribution, we have an Employee Benefits Scheme:

·        Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.

·        We will fully fund your PVG registration and also your initial registration with the SSSC.

·        Commitment to ongoing learning and development

·        Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

·        4.45% contributory pension scheme

·        Employee recognition schemes

·        Opportunities for career progression

·        Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

·        Refer a Friend Scheme

·         Sodexo Employee Benefits

Do you have the right values and a passion for making a difference in people’s lives?

Then apply now!

Download our application form on our website or contact reception on 0131 447 9027 or email

recruitment@arkha.org.uk

Support Workers - Edinburgh

Earn up to £19,364

• Broomhouse
• Hoseasons
• Southhouse Autism
• Southhouse HMO
• Oxgangs

Various posts available - Full-time, Part-time, Waking Night, Weekend shifts!

Flexible hours!

We are recruiting for Support Workers for our service based in Edinburgh

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ark. We aim to ensure vulnerable people live a good life.

We need your skills, knowledge, and expertise to make it possible.

Your role will be to provide practical, emotional, and social support to people in their own home, with the aim of supporting people to live as independently as possible and lead a happy and purposeful life.

Ideally you will have experience in delivering support to vulnerable people, however, do not worry if that’s not the case. We offer a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job.

In return for your valuable contribution, we have an Employee Benefits Scheme:

·        Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.

·        We will fully fund your PVG registration and also your initial registration with the SSSC.

·        Commitment to ongoing learning and development

·        Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

·        4.45% contributory pension scheme

·        Employee recognition schemes

·        Opportunities for career progression

·        Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

·        Refer a Friend Scheme

·         Sodexo Employee Benefits

Do you have the right values and a passion for making a difference in people’s lives?

Then apply now!

Download our application form on our website or contact reception on 0131 447 9027 or email

recruitment@arkha.org.uk

Support Workers - Lochgelly

Earn up to £17,912

3 x Part-time

Flexible hours!

We are recruiting for Support Workers for our service based in Lochgelly.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ark. We aim to ensure vulnerable people live a good life.

We need your skills, knowledge, and expertise to make it possible.

Your role will be to provide practical, emotional, and social support to people in their own home, with the aim of supporting people to live as independently as possible and lead a happy and purposeful life.

Ideally you will have experience in delivering support to vulnerable people, however, do not worry if that’s not the case. We offer a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job.

In return for your valuable contribution, we have an Employee Benefits Scheme:

·        Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.

·        We will fully fund your PVG registration and also your initial registration with the SSSC.

·        Commitment to ongoing learning and development

·        Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

·        4.45% contributory pension scheme

·        Employee recognition schemes

·        Opportunities for career progression

·        Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

·        Refer a Friend Scheme

·         Sodexo Employee Benefits

Do you have the right values and a passion for making a difference in people’s lives?

Then apply now!

Download our application form on our website or contact reception on 0131 447 9027 or email

recruitment@arkha.org.uk