About the role
Libertus Services provide day care placements, Community Outreach and online activities for older adults in the South East and South West of Edinburgh at our Gracemount service. We provide activity groups, meals and community activities to enhance the lives of older people, and maximise their potential to be as independent as possible.
We require a Full Time Support Worker to join our team across our services in the South East of Edinburgh, providing opportunities and activities that promote the best possible outcome for the people we support. Duties include leading group activities, supporting people to travel on our minibus and providing some personal care to members of Libertus in accordance with individual support plans.
Responsibilities
· To identify and monitor the needs and interests of all users through client profiles and support plans within Key Worker responsibilities
· Monitor, evaluate, support and implement individual outcome focused action plans using Outcome STAR
· Support our members with a positive and person centered approach to reflect Health and Social Care Standards and ensure the highest quality of care
· Plan, prepare and lead a range of leisure opportunities during Centre based activity and Community based services
· Co-ordinate the provision of activities in conjunction with colleagues and volunteers.
What we need from you
· Commitment, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
· Work well as part of a team, and as a lone worker
· Good understanding of both written and spoken English
· At least 2 years Social care experience in a similar role (Essential)
· Min SVQ 2 Health and Social Care (Preferred)
Benefits
- Hours of work : 37 hours over 5 days, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm
- Weekdays only, no evening or weekend shifts
- Annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays (Pro Rata)
Closing Date – 2nd September 2026
This post is classed as having a degree of contact with vulnerable adults, therefore a satisfactory PVG check will be sought through Disclosure Scotland as part of Libertus Services employment checks. An in person Interview will also be required as part of the employment process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £25,877.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh EH16 6RN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Day care: 1 year (preferred)
- Social Care: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Edinburgh EH16 6RN (preferred)
Work Location: In person
