Profile The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job details Reference R001302 Date posted 08/06/2023 Application closing date 15/09/2023 Location Edinburgh Salary £19,874.40 per annum pro rata (£10.92 an hour) Package 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan Contractual hours 18 Basis Part time Job category/type Part time, Permanent Attachments Support Worker job description - general June 2021.pdf Support Worker - Edinburgh Job description Contract: 1x part time, permanent post 18 hours a week Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is mandatory for this post. At present, there are an estimated 8,464 citizens living with dementia in Edinburgh. Around 300 of these people are under the age of 65 years old.  Would you like to make a difference to the lives of younger people living with dementia in Edinburgh? Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support, using your own car to help people get around (mileage and expenses are paid).  Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude.  A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage. This position requires applicants to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). And successful candidates are expected to hold or work towards a professional qualification (minimum of SVQ2). For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert. The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.  Interview date: 21 September 2023 Role Support Worker - Edinburgh Reference R001302 Date posted 08/06/2023 Application closing date 15/09/2023 Location Edinburgh Salary £19,874.40 per annum pro rata (£10.92 an hour) Package 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan Contractual hours 18 Basis Part time Job category/type Part time, Permanent Attachments Support Worker job description - general June 2021.pdf Job description Contract: 1x part time, permanent post 18 hours a week Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is mandatory for this post. At present, there are an estimated 8,464 citizens living with dementia in Edinburgh. Around 300 of these people are under the age of 65 years old.  Would you like to make a difference to the lives of younger people living with dementia in Edinburgh? Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support, using your own car to help people get around (mileage and expenses are paid).  Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude.  A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage. This position requires applicants to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). And successful candidates are expected to hold or work towards a professional qualification (minimum of SVQ2). For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert. The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.  Interview date: 21 September 2023