Edinburgh Relief Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Care Worker Social Care Autism Support Communication Teamwork Record Keeping

FULL DESCRIPTION

Edinburgh Relief Support Worker

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.

Edinburgh Relief Support Workers

Earn £12.60 per hour

Located throughout the city our services support people with a variety of support needs, from a couple of hours a week social support to 24 hour a day care.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
  • Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
  • Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
  • Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

What is a Relief Support Worker?

As a Relief Support Worker you will carry out all the same duties while on shift as our Support Workers. As you do not have contracted hours it gives you the flexibility to only pick up shifts when it suits you.*

**Please note: Relief work is on an as and when basis to cover for sickness absence, study leave and other staff contingencies. We cannot guarantee you regular or continued use as the need for relief staffing changes from time to time.*

Hear from our current Support Workers here.

Why [Employer hidden]?

In return for your valuable contribution, [Employer hidden] will also offer you:

  • Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work
  • Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by [Employer hidden]

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with [Employer hidden] because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

[Employer hidden] would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

Apply now by clicking the link below to complete the online application form.

*CVs will not be considered.*

*Please note [Employer hidden] is not a UK Visa Sponsor.*

*All interviews are conducted in person.*

Supporting Documents:

  • Job Outline
  • Onboarding - What you need to know

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as [Employer hidden] will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.

Department
: Care & Support

Role
: Relief Support Worker

Locations
: Southhouse, Quartermile, Hoseasons, Broomhouse, Southhouse Autism Unit, Oxgangs

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