Relief Care and Support Worker

Position: Relief Care and Support Worker

Job Type: Relief

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Location: Edinburgh

Employer: L’Arche

Application Deadline: 28^th September 2026

About The Role

Hours of work: Variable

Salary: £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay, with sleepovers paid at £131.14 per night.

Place of work: L’Arche Edinburgh Community House(s) and Flats

Contract type: Relief

Closing date: Monday, 28^th September, at 09:30

Notes: This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for a candidate already located in the Edinburgh area.

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Main purpose of the role

As a Relief Care and Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one support to people with learning disabilities living in a variety of settings, in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives, while enabling them to lead a full and active life at home and in the community.

You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.

Person Centred Support

You will:

• Provide high-quality support to people with learning disabilities in line with L’Arche values, policies and procedures;
• Support of people with learning disabilities

You will:

• Assist with the personal hygiene, dress and health needs of individuals in their home;
• Facilitate individuals to meet their leisure, social, practical and spiritual needs;
• Encourage individuals in their ongoing development of independence;
• Building an atmosphere of mutual relationships:

You will:

• Foster positive relationships with both assistants and people with a learning disability;
• Assist in celebrations and support spiritual life so that there is an atmosphere of welcome and friendship;

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.

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