Female – Support Worker

Overview

Female Support Worker (Drivers Preferred)

Supporting Independence in the Community

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.

• Be the vital link between service users and their community, supporting them to attend appointments, social activities and community events.
• Provide person centred, respectful support that promotes independence, dignity and choice.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including light personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, household tasks and general wellbeing support.
• Support service users with mobility, exercises and social engagement activities as needed.
• Follow individual support plans and risk guidelines to ensure safe high quality care.
• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively with senior staff and the wider care team

• Experienced Support Workers (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.

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

Applicants must be female, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule
9), as the role involves personal support for female service users

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.