Project Worker

About the role

As a Project Worker, you will be part of an enthusiastic and creative team who provide daily support to adults with learning disabilities and autism as they participate in workshop activities of their choosing within our site-based services and café sites.

We’re looking for individuals with an interest in music and drama; an interest in any of the above areas is beneficial. We are also interested in candidates with experience in care or support generally.

Working Hours:

10:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, with our ‘full time’ hours at 30 per week.

Available Contracts: 30‑hour contract; 12, 18, and 24‑hour contracts available, with a combination of fixed working days.

Upmo is a Living Wage Employer. The rate of pay for this role is £13.45 per hour.

30 days per year (pro rata) inclusive of Upmo's regular closure during the Christmas/New Year period. Enhanced at 3 years’ service by an additional day (pro rata) per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 5 days.

Edinburgh – St. Margaret's House (Meadowbank) and Links House (Leith).

• St. Margaret's House:
  Music, Drama, Dance, Performance, and Life Skills (Upmo Retail, Upmo Empower)
• Links House:
  Art, IT, VR, Digital Photography

• Provide 1:1 support to students to engage, participate, and achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist with personal care tasks throughout the day – toileting, private hygiene, eating and drinking – delivered with dignity, respect, and sensitivity.
• Support students accessing our Café sites in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure.
• Take on a leadership role within workshops as a facilitator, contributing to the planning, delivery, and record‑keeping of workshop activities to align with the RISE curriculum with support from Curriculum Leads.

• Interest in music, drama, or performing arts.
• Experience in care or support generally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and sensitivity in personal care delivery.

We’re looking for Project Workers to join our team at Upmo! In this role, you’ll work closely with adults with learning disabilities and autism in a supportive capacity within our workshop‑based service to assist them to build their independence and live fulfilling lives. If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!