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The Action Group works with people with learning disabilities and support needs - and their carers

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Page last updated: Wednesday, 11th January 2012

Support Vacancies     Office & Management Vacancies     

 

Support Vacancies

Are you…

  • Good with people?
  • Honest, reliable and motivated?
  • Respectful of people’s choices?
  • Able to positively support people with a variety of disabilities?
  • Committed to ensuring inclusion in local services and the wider community?

We are looking for employees whose attitudes and values towards people with support needs match ours. Experience is not essential for most positions as full training will be given.

All support positions below are subject to enhanced disclosure, satisfactory references, and a post-offer health clearance.

To apply please email the application back to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or send to The Action Group, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY. 

 

 

 

Easter & Summer Play Workers (Paid)

£6.43 per hour, variable hours

Easter playscheme runs between 2nd-13th April Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays) with training sessions in w/c 26th April

Based in Edinburgh

Enjoy a fun-packed Easter and/or summer working at The Action Group’s play and leisure schemes. These are used by children with learning disabilities and/or other support needs. The job includes joining in with games, assisting with personal care, and going on regular day trips.

Closing date: 3rd February 2012

 

Easter & Summer Play Volunteers (Unpaid)

Variable hours

Easter playscheme runs between 2nd-13th April Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays) with training sessions in w/c 26th April

Based in Edinburgh

Volunteering on The Action Group’s play and leisure schemes is a great way to increase your knowledge and experience of working with young people who have support needs. It’s also a lot of fun! (Minimum age: 16)

Closing date: 3rd February 2012

 

Support Workers: Children & Adult Transition Services

Starting salary: £13,397 - £14,403 per annum pro rata

Sleepover rate: £30

Applicants must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, early mornings and evenings.

Though no immediate vacancies exist, we anticipate having both full and part-time positions available within East Lothian and Midlothian in the near future so speculative applications are welcome. Principal locations include Dunbar, Haddington, Port Seton, and Penicuik. Applicants require good local knowledge of these areas.

The role involves supporting young adults with support needs (mostly aged between 16 and early 20s) and their families to develop their independence and live happy, fulfilled lives. Typical tasks will include socialising with young people, as well as possibly assisting with housework and personal care.

Ongoing recruitment – no closing date

 

Support Workers: Housing And Community Support Services (HACSS)

Starting salary: £13,397 - £14,403 per annum pro rata

Sleepover rate: £30

Applicants must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, early mornings and evenings.

Both full and part-time positions available within Edinburgh, East Lothian and West Lothian.

The role involves providing person-centred care and assisting individuals with support needs to lead fulfilled lives within the community. Typical tasks include assisting with housework, cooking, personal care, using public transport, pursuing hobbies, and socialising.

Ongoing recruitment – no closing date

 

 

Casual Support Workers: HACSS / CAATS

Hourly rate: £7.50 per hour

Sleepover rate: £30

Opportunities are available throughout Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, and Midlothian.

Casual (relief) positions are best for those who wish to supplement their income on a flexible basis. No hours are guaranteed. Instead, staff will be used to cover for absences and vacancies in teams. Some work can be planned weeks in advance, but shifts may also be arranged last-minute.

Typical tasks are the same as those listed above for Support Workers in HACCS and CAATS.

Ongoing recruitment – no closing date

 

Casual Employment Support Workers: Real Jobs Falkirk

Hourly rate: £7.50

The Action Group works in partnership with Carron Grange School in Falkirk to support its older students who have additional support needs to find employment, training, or a college place for when they leave school. This includes providing support and coaching with general life and employment-related skills (eg. independent travelling, food preparation, etc).

Casual workers have no set hours but will cover vacancies and staff absences. Contracts are currently expected to end on 31st March 2012 but this may be extended dependent on funding.

Ongoing recruitment – no closing date

 

 

Employment Support Worker: Real Jobs Edinburgh

Salary range: £13,797 - £18,069 per annum

Employment Support Workers assist people with learning disabilities and other support needs to find (and keep!) real, paid jobs. This includes helping service users with applications and interviews, as well as proactively marketing their skills to potential employers.

It is possible that some vacancies for Employment Support Workers will arise in early 2012. However, due to funding uncertainties we can’t confirm this at present. If any candidate wishes to submit a speculative application now, it will be considered by our recruitment team.

 

 

Office and Management Vacancies

 

Administrator: Advice Services

£13,479 - £14,797 per annum pro rata (£6,912 - £7,588 actual)

20 Hours per week

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Based in Edinburgh with occasional work in East, Mid, and West Lothian

Thanks to funding from The Big Lottery, The Action Group is developing a new project to assist people deal with changes to their benefits.  We now need administrative support to help us run this project smoothly and efficiently.

Closing date: 20th January 2012 (Computer tests for shortlisted candidates will be held on 27th January, and final interviews on 7th February)