Support Worker (Bield at Home) - Female Only (REQ02966)
Support Worker opportunity in Linlithgow
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives?
Join our team as a Support Worker at West Port (Bield At Home) and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to our service users.
As a Support Worker you will have the opportunity to make meaningful differences in the lives of individuals, assisting them with daily tasks, promoting independence and fostering a warm and supportive environment. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting in your career in care, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role. Join us in creating a brighter future for the people we support.
Please note for this role, and for genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint Female Support Workers (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
The Role
- Assisting with household tasks
- To provide direct support to individuals so that they can achieve their identified personal outcomes.
- Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care
- Medication prompting/administering
About the Benefits
- Full Induction
- PVG costs paid for employment opportunities
- Free core training
- SSSC Registration costs reimbursed
- Occupational Sick pay
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Sponsorship
Please note that Bield Housing and Care do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.
Disability Confident
Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.
In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please email hr@bield.co.uk and a member of the team will get in touch.
If you require this information in an alternative format please contact us using the details above.
Bield Housing & Care Scottish Charity SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146
Essential requirements
About YouYou will:
- Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Have the ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis
- Have good time keeping, time management and organisational skills
- Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification
- Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the postWhilst experience in working in care is desirable it’s not essential, we want to recruit people who share our values and want to make a difference to the lives of others. If you have a genuine interest in people and supporting them to lead their best life we want to hear from you.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Support Worker (Bield at Home) - Female Only (REQ02966)
Company: Bield Housing and Care Salary: £17,750 to £18,287.86 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Linlithgow, EH49 7BY Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026
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Support Worker (Bield at Home) - Female Only (REQ02966) in Linlithgow employer: Bield Housing and Care
Bield Housing & Care is an exceptional employer located in Glasgow, offering a rewarding Cook position that goes beyond just preparing meals. With a strong commitment to employee growth through extensive training opportunities and a supportive work culture, Bield ensures that staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of tenants. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlements, and a range of benefits including a health care plan and enhanced pension scheme, all within a friendly and inclusive environment.
