Advertised from 27 June 2025

Role

We are currently recruiting Project Workers to work with Upmo. Join our dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to reach their individual goals and ambitions.

We have vacancies in our teams based in:

• Edinburgh - Links House (Leith) & St. Margaret's House (Meadowbank) 
• East Lothian - Prestonpans 

We are recruiting for part time staff. Our available contracts are: 

• Edinburgh: 12 hours per week: Tuesday & Friday 
• East Lothian: 18 hours per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Upmo is open Mon-Fri, between the hours of 10-16:00. Shifts are 6 hours per day, for a maximum fulltime hours of 30 per week. 

Upmo is a Living Wage Employer; the rate of pay for this role is £12.60 per hour, which is due to increase in line with the new rate.

Holiday entitlement for this role is 30 days pro rata, which is enhanced by long service at 3 years’ service by an additional day (pro rata) per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 5 days.

As a Project Worker, you will be part of an enthusiastic and creative team who provide daily support to adults with learning disabilities and autism as they participate in workshops and activities within our site-based services, and café sites.

We are interested in hearing from individuals with skills and expertise in art, IT, music, drama, dance, photography, gardening, and outdoor activities, as these are the subjects covered in our workshops, so it is beneficial to be familiar with them. Or, if you have any other skills, let us know! A key part of the role involves supporting students in workshops of their choosing, working one to one with students, and facilitating workshops, and supporting people with personal care, as and when required.

While previous experience in care or support is highly advantageous, it is not required as we provide full training and ongoing support to our staff team.

Application notes

An application form can be downloaded below. To apply, submit your completed application form and equal opportunities form to hr@upmo.org.

Closing date - 25th July 2025 @ 16:00

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