Jobs in Morningside, Edinburgh

Introduction

Columcille provides a safe and supportive healthy social environment which offers creative daytime activities and a sense of community from its premises in the Morningside area of Edinburgh. We support people who have learning disabilities, and mental health needs through arts & crafts, cooking, printing, gardening, pottery, drama, keep fit, holistic therapies and dance. Some support is provided in the local community. We provide relationship centred support that upholds the dignity and value of each human being and supports their development and growth.

Relief workers cover staff absences due to illness, holiday or training. There are no guaranteed hours, but for flexible and available individuals there can be regular work.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users to learn new skills, develop socially, and gain self- confidence and greater independence. This may be small group or 1-1 support.
• Be attentive to group dynamics and proactive in creating a positive atmosphere.
• Respond positively and calmly to any behaviour that challenges.
• Provide personal care and support with using wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• Provide cover on the centre’s tea break and lunch rota as required.
• Tidy workshops each day and help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Be guided by Columcille policies and procedures and the SSSC Codes of Practice.
• Take part in induction, staff training and supervision meetings.

Essential Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Experience of support work with people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge and skills relating to one of the work activities listed above.
• An approach based on empathy and positive regard for people
• Attentive and alert to the needs and different communication styles of people
• Compassionate and caring
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• A person-centred approach.
• Interest in working from an approach based on the work of Rudolf Steiner using Social Therapy, which values the whole person, meaningful work and productive activity, creativity, community and seasonal and cultural celebrations.
• Become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
• Available for minimum of two days in a week to make the work mutually worthwhile.

The Eric Liddell Community is a local care charity and community hub in the Southwest of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the city. Founded in 1980 in memory of Eric Liddell, the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives. Welcoming over 7,000 visitors a month, The Eric Liddell Community is a vibrant Hub with café, and Specialist Dementia and Care Charity.

The Eric Liddell Community is recruiting a new Chef who will be an integral part of our team. The Chef will be key to delivering high-quality food services within our Community Hub, primarily for our Day Care Service clients, carers, and other community groups accessing the centre.

We are looking for a friendly, organised and creative team-player, who is looking to make a positive difference within our community. It is an exciting and challenging role, with opportunities to further develop our services and community café.

What we are looking for:

• Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Proven experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Strong cooking and home baking skills, with the ability to manage a kitchen efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Experience providing healthy/nutritious food for a range of people.
• Experience in a community, care, or similar setting.
• Experience working with and managing volunteers.
• Budgetary and stock management experience.