Support Worker - NAY

This is a re-advert of NAY
17496, previous applicants need not re-apply as they will not be considered.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually. We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants ()

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life, regardless of the challenges they face? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At Trindlemoss House
, we provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are currently recruiting for Support Workers who share our values and commitment to empowering people to thrive. You will provide compassionate, respectful, and tailored support to individuals, helping them achieve their personal goals and aspirations. Working collaboratively with a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will deliver support that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

You will support individuals who may present with behaviours that are perceived as challenging, using trauma-informed and positive behaviour support approaches. You will champion inclusion, choice, and meaningful engagement in daily life and community activities, while contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and reviews, ensuring the voice of the person is central to all decisions. Trindlemoss House is a 24-hour service operating 365 days a year.

As part of this role, you will be required to work a range of shifts, including early shifts, late shifts, weekends, public holidays and waking night shifts, ensuring continuity of support for the people we support at all times.

If you are committed to making a positive difference and want to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

For more details see the attached Role Profile below. Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours () .

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (Adults)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/

. For further details on North Ayrshire Council's policy please visit Pre-employment checks () .

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and…