Weekend Support Workers - YouthZone

Location: Edinburgh (Riccarton area EH14)
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.

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.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, creative, and patient, with a sense of fun
• A great team player and communicator
• Flexible, reliable, and positive in all situations
• Qualified to SVQ3/HNC in Childcare (desirable, but not essential — full training and funded SVQ available)

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

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit — #OneCapability.

This role doesnot 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.