Location: Edinburgh (Riccarton area)
Hours: Saturdays and or Sundays, between 9:45am – 2.15pm (4.5 hours per week)
Make Weekends Count — For You and the Young People You Support
Are you a social care or nursing student looking to gain experience in the sector?
Or maybe you are looking for a weekend job or second income, doing rewarding, meaningful work?
If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
At Capability Scotland, our Youthzone service provides fun-filled weekend respite sessions for disabled children and young people. It’s all about play, friendship, and independence - giving young people a space to grow their confidence and social skills, while families enjoy valuable respite time.
Every weekend, our young people enjoy a variety of engaging activities based on their interests - from arts and crafts, cooking, trampolining and puzzles, to sports, outdoor play, and exciting community outings. We listen to their ideas and make each session their own.
About the Role
We’re looking for enthusiastic Support Workers/Practitioners to join our weekend team, in our Riccarton Hub, Edinburgh, (EH14).
If you love bringing creativity and fun into your work - whether that’s baking, crafting, playing games, or leading trips into the community - this could be the perfect role for you.
You’ll be a key part of the team, helping young people to:
Build confidence, self-help and social skills
Make friends and feel part of a community
Take part in meaningful, fun activities
Gain independence in a safe, caring environment
You will:
Provide personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect for each individual.
Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where young people feel supported.
Job Description: Support Worker (Children)
This is an energetic, hands-on role where no two days are the same — and every smile makes it worthwhile.
What We’re Looking For
While experience is great, what matters most is your energy, empathy, and enthusiasm for helping young people thrive.
Capability Scotland Benefits
£13.45 per hour
Fully funded SVQ qualification – yours for life
Free PVG checks throughout employment
Up to 8% employer pension contribution
3x annual salary death in service benefit
Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, leisure, and more
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Concerts for Carers discounts
£600 refer a friend incentive
*subject to contractual terms and conditions
Join Us
If you’re ready to make a difference — creating joyful, inclusive weekends for amazing young people — we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, contact Lauren on 07739195692 quoting reference CS0909262
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit — #OneCapability.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Capability Scotland is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We celebrate diversity of background, experience, and perspective — and we welcome applications from all communities.
A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Support Worker - YouthZone
Company: Capability Scotland
Salary: £13.45 to £14.12 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: EDINBURGH, EH14 4AP
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Sept 2026
Closing date: 30 Sept 2026
Summary
Join Our Youthzone Team – Support Workers / Practitioners – Weekends
Location: Edinburgh (Riccarton area)
Hours: Saturdays and or Sundays, between 9:45am – 2.15pm (4.5 hours per week)
Pay: £13.45ph
Make Weekends Count — For You and the Young People You Support
Are you a social care or nursing student looking to gain experience in the sector?
Or maybe you are looking for a weekend job or second income, doing rewarding, meaningful work?
If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
At Capability Scotland, our Youthzone service provides fun-filled weekend respite sessions for disabled children and young people. It’s all about play, friendship, and independence - giving young people a space to grow their confidence and social skills, while families enjoy valuable respite time.
Every weekend, our young people enjoy a variety of engaging activities based on their interests - from arts and crafts, cooking, trampolining and puzzles, to sports, outdoor play, and exciting community outings. We listen to their ideas and make each session their own.
About the Role
We’re looking for enthusiastic Support Workers/Practitioners to join our weekend team, in our Riccarton Hub, Edinburgh, (EH14).
If you love bringing creativity and fun into your work - whether that’s baking, crafting, playing games, or leading trips into the community - this could be the perfect role for you.
You’ll be a key part of the team, helping young people to:
Build confidence, self-help and social skills
Make friends and feel part of a community
Take part in meaningful, fun activities
Gain independence in a safe, caring environment
You will:
Provide personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect for each individual.
Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where young people feel supported.
Job Description: Support Worker (Children)
This is an energetic, hands-on role where no two days are the same — and every smile makes it worthwhile.
What We’re Looking For
While experience is great, what matters most is your energy, empathy, and enthusiasm for helping young people thrive.
Capability Scotland Benefits
£13.45 per hour
Fully funded SVQ qualification – yours for life
Free PVG checks throughout employment
Up to 8% employer pension contribution
3x annual salary death in service benefit
Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, leisure, and more
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Concerts for Carers discounts
£600 refer a friend incentive
*subject to contractual terms and conditions
Join Us
If you’re ready to make a difference — creating joyful, inclusive weekends for amazing young people — we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, contact Lauren on 07739195692 quoting reference CS0909262
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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