Care Support Scotland
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day
Why Work With Us?
At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities
About the Service
All of our services work with people who have a diagnosed Learning Disability, or who are neurodivergent. We give them support to live as independent a life as possible.
This includes helping them to attend groups, clubs and other community activities. We also help them to manage their household and cook healthy meals, as well as areas like gatekeeping and medication administration.
Our East Craigs core and cluster is in the leafy suburb of Corstorphine, on the west side of Edinburgh. The cluster of houses and flats are managed by a Housing Association, and are linked to Care Support Scotland. Our staff base is nearby, so there’s always someone around to offer support. East Craigs core and cluster support packages start at 30 hours per week. We also provide outreach support to people living in the area, in tenancies that aren’t linked to Care Support Scotland. These outreach support packages start at seven hours per week.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic Night Support Workers to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about a career in social care who wants to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want someone that shares in our values. Our mission is to provide positive, life changing support, delivered by inspiring, professional staff.
We have both Full-Time (36 Hours; 4 Nights On / 4 Days Off), and Part-Time Roles (27 Hours; 3 Nights On / 4 Days Off) available. Please note on your application if you are looking for full or part-time.
Role and Responsibilities
• Provide support that positively impacts the person we support’s health and wellbeing
• Contribute towards the co-production of, and then implement support plans
• Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs (including assistance with medication), personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.
• Ensure the safe entry and exit of residents and visitors to and from the building including the operation of CCTV equipment
• Resolve disputes involving people we support e.g. local neighbour complaints in line with Care Support Scotland’s policies and procedures
• Participate in a daily hand-over with daytime support staff
• Operate in line with organisational Health and Safety policy and procedures
Essential Skills and Attributes
• Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service/care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Passion for helping people live independently
• Experience or interest in housing, social care, or community support
• Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Desired Skills and Attributes
• A practice qualification (at least SCQF level 7 or above) recognised by the SSSC, in the category of support workers in a Housing Support Service / Care at Home service, or willingness to work towards this.
• If you’re starting a career in social care or are already working in social care but don’t have the qualifications just yet, we will support you to gain the appropriate qualifications needed to register without condition with the SSSC.
• Previous demonstrable experience working within an adult social care setting
• Understanding of the Care Inspectorate and its purpose
• Understanding of the SSSC and its purpose
• A Positive Behaviour Support, or Trauma Informed Practice qualification or accreditation.
Additional Notes
• Please note that night-time working is a requirement of this role
• PVG scheme membership & SSSC registration are requirements of this post
• Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
• We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if a suitable candidate is identified.
Care Support Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity
