Care Support Scotland
Care Support Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC014023

Care Support Scotland (formerly withYOU) is a charity providing quality support for people in Scotland. We provide support in the following areas: • Learning disabilities • Mental health • Autism As well as: • Young careleavers • Older people • Temporary Accommodation Our staff are qualified and trained practitioners who help people to make informed choices about their personalised, flexible and quality support service. We're led by a senior management team based in Hays Business Centre in Craigmillar in Edinburgh. We're governed by an active, experienced voluntary board. Members have a range of experience including finance, property development, psychology, older people's strategy, homelessness and health.

Current vacancies

Senior Support Worker – Jarnac Court

  • Full time
  • £26,264 – £26,526
  • On site: Dalkeith
  • Closing 3rd August 2025

Make a real impact in people’s lives.

Join Care Support Scotland and help tackle homelessness in your community.

At Care Support Scotland, we are a values-led social care charity working across Scotland to empower individuals and promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing. We deliver inclusive, person-centred support that enables people to live full lives—on their terms.

Are you passionate about supporting people to overcome challenges, build stability, and move towards independent living? Do you have experience in social care and a commitment to equality and inclusion? If so, we want to hear from you.

We’re recruiting a Senior Support Worker to lead frontline delivery of personalised, high-quality, and compassionate support to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering tenancy support, housing management assistance, and wellbeing services tailored to individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and deliver support plans addressing tenancy sustainment, mental health, housing needs, and personal development.
  • Work directly with individuals to help them achieve their goals, build life skills, and improve health and wellbeing.
  • Act as a keyworker and oversee support delivery, ensuring accurate and professional records.
  • Liaise with external partners, including housing teams, healthcare services, and advocacy groups.
  • Provide leadership on shift and supervision to support workers in the absence of the Team Leader.
  • Promote inclusion, empowerment, and trauma-informed practice in all areas of support.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A recognised social care qualification at SCQF Level 6 or above (essential).
  • Experience working in adult social care, ideally in homelessness, housing support or mental health.
  • Confident in report writing, support planning, and using digital systems.
  • Understanding of SSSC codes of practice and Care Inspectorate standards.
  • Strong values of compassion, dignity, and respect for all.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and values-driven team culture.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, including trauma-informed practice.
  • Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions.
  • Career progression routes in a growing and ambitious organisation.
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