Support Worker YouthZone - Weekends

Join Our Youthzone Team – Support Workers / Practitioners – Weekends

Location: Edinburgh (Riccarton & Craigmillar areas)
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 & Craigmillar Hubs, Edinburgh, (EH14 & EH16).

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.

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)
Driving licence desirable but not essential
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
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 View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk quoting reference CS0605262

Apply now and start your journey with Capability Scotland.

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

Important information:

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .