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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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Support Worker (female)
Columcille Centre
Full time
On site: Edinburgh
£26,578
35.5 hours, Monday to Friday 09.00 – 4.00 except Wednesday 09.00 – 4.30.
Closing 8 June 2026
Advertised from 26 May 2026

Role

Columcille are recruiting a 1-1 Support Worker (female) to support adults with learning disabilities in our day support service. You will provide support in our centre and in the community to several different individuals, on a one-to-one basis.  

Columcille provides creative daytime activities to adults with learning disabilities in a social environment that supports relationships, skills development, and physical and emotional wellbeing.  We offer different types of creative craft workshops, as well as cooking, performing arts, holistic therapies and support to access community facilities.

This role involves working with a range of individuals with different needs, so we are looking for someone skilled in building relationships with adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have additional support needs. We require an individual able to adapt, with excellent interpersonal skills, able to provide personal care. Experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential. 

The role holder will be part of a supportive team, with access to regular support and supervision, training and professional and personal development opportunities. There is a generous annual leave entitlement and competitive salary.

Application notes

To apply please use the application form available on our website or on Goodmoves. CV’s not accepted. Closing date for applications is 9.00am, Monday 8th June 2026. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 15th June. The successful applicant will be required to join the PVG scheme membership, if not already part of it. 

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, however due to the nature of this position, this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010. In this instance there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit Female applicants only.

Tel: 0131 447 7404  admin@columcille.org.uk  www.columcille.org.uk

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