Support Worker – Female Only

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ASA Recruitment is recruiting experienced Support Workers to provide high quality, person-centred support to individuals living in the community across Edinburgh. This role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing and dignity, while supporting individuals with a range of support needs in their own homes and local communities.

Important Requirement – Female Only (Occupational Requirement)

This post is open to female applicants only, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9). The role involves providing personal and sensitive support to female service users, where privacy, dignity and emotional safety make this a genuine occupational requirement.

Main Duties

• Provide person centred, respectful support that promotes independence, dignity, and choice.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including light personal care, meal preparation, medication support, household duties, and overall wellbeing.
• Support mobility, exercises and medical appointments
• Support and encourage social engagement activities, including arts & crafts, baking, gentle, music or sing-alongs, board games, quizzes, local park visits, community outings and café trips.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, medication support and household tasks.
• Follow individual support plans and risk guidelines to ensure safe, high quality care.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with senior staff and the wider care team.

Who We’re Looking For

• UK Experience in Support Work (community, supported living, or similar settings).
• Confident working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, professional and reliable approach.
• PVG membership or willingness to update.
• A positive attitude and commitment to high quality support.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive hourly rates with enhancements for nights and weekend shifts
• Flexible, ongoing shifts
• Weekly pay plus holiday accrual
• £250 Refer a Friend bonus
• Ongoing opportunities with a supportive, professional agency

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ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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