Support Worker (Hub & Community

Up to 30 hours per week, £13.45 per hour. Monday-Friday with occasional evenings & weekends (school hours available)

32 days annual leave* / 8% pension contributions / £600 Refer a Friend and much more!

We are seeking experienced social care professionals to join our Day Centre and Community Outreach services in Perth. If you are passionate about supporting adults with complex disabilities and want to make a real difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Our Support Workers love working between the variety of settings our services have on offer. Assisting adults with complex disabilities to enjoy our purpose-built hub setting, which offers sensory, kitchen and craft spaces with access to idyllic grounds and amazing facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy an accessible gym. This includes support with medication, personal intimate care and mealtimes.

In addition to working in the day centre, you will also support our customers in the wider community through our Community Outreach services. You will enable people to live independently in their own homes and participate in community life, offering support with personal care, medication, and social activities.

We pride ourselves on being a creative and vibrant team. Whether it’s facilitating social outings such as trips to the theatre, the zoo, music shows, or even rock climbing, we are dedicated to helping our customers experience new things and reach their potential. This role is perfect for someone who is outgoing, creative, and ready to listen to and support our customers in any way needed.

• Work-Life Balance: Our roles offer an excellent work-life balance, making them ideal for those seeking part-time hours or flexible work to fit around family commitments or other responsibilities.
• Typical
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend shifts, for customer football or theatre outings. (you’ll always receive at least 2 weeks' notice).
• Employee Benefits: In addition to the rewarding nature of the work, we offer great employee benefits to our team (see below).

We’re looking for candidates with demonstratable experience in the following:

• Past work history in day centres or one-on-one community adult care support, including supporting individuals with Autism, Acquired Brain/Spinal Injuries, Epilepsy, or Cerebral Palsy.
• Enabling people to achieve daily goals and engaging in activities like arts, crafts, and hobbies.
• Developing person-centred plans and maintaining records, including risk assessments.
• Providing personal care and supporting with medication.
• Experience with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) aids or Makaton is a plus.
• A valid driving license is preferred, as some roles may involve driving our customers adapted manual vehicles.

We are especially interested in hearing from individuals with a passion or special skill to share, such as playing an instrument, baking, ICT or arts and crafts. Your enthusiasm will inspire the people you support and offer them new experiences while they learn valuable new skills.

Hours: We offer 18, 20 & 30 hour contracts.
*** Please note we are unable to offer skilled worker sponsorship, please do not apply if you require this. There are no exceptions, as we do not meet the required criteria***

Location: Our day centre is based at the Upper Springland Campus, Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HQ
and Outreach services are in central Perth and surrounding areas in customers own homes & wider community.

If you're looking for a meaningful and flexible role that allows you to make a real impact, apply today and help us create brighter futures for the people we support.

• A generous salary of up to £21,038.49 pa pro-rata / £13.45 per hour
• A night shift premium rate of £14.12 per hour
• We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.
• Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your…