Advertised from 28 October 2025

Role

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to adults with learning disabilities in a day support service. The post holder will support people in workshops as well as in some community-based support.

Columcille is a creative day support service based in Morningside, Edinburgh, which offers a wide range of activities for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Activities include gardening, cooking, crafts, printing, pottery, drama, music, keep fit and dancing. We aim to address the needs of the whole person by creating a safe and welcoming social environment for individuals to belong to, as well as opportunities to develop skills and express creativity. Our ethos is guided by person-centred principles and Social Therapy, a practical application of some of the ideas of Rudolf Steiner.

Applicants must have experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities, including lone working. Applicants are expected to have a person-centred approach, and an openness to working out of the principles of social therapy.

Application notes

Apply using the application form available on our website or on Good Moves. CV’s not accepted. Closing date for applications is 9.00am, Friday 14th November 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th November. The successful applicant will be required to join the PVG scheme membership, if not already part of it.

Tel: 0131 447 7404

[email protected]

www.columcille.org.uk

Columcille Ltd is a registered charity, Scottish Charity no SCO24228

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