Job Description

Care Support Scotland

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day

Why Work With Us?

At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.

• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Night Support Worker to join our expanding teams in Loanhead, Penicuik, and Dalkeith. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about a career in social care who wants to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want someone that shares in our values. Our mission is to provide positive, life changing support, delivered by inspiring, professional staff.

About the Service

Care Support Scotland supports people experiencing homelessness through emergency and temporary accommodation, Housing First, and tenancy sustainment services. Our teams provide practical and emotional support to help individuals build confidence, develop independent living skills, maintain stable accommodation, and achieve positive outcomes for the future.

An awareness of homelessness and associated issues, housing, social care, or community support is essential for this role.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide support that positively impacts the person we support’s health and wellbeing
• Contribute towards the co-production of, and then implement support plans
• Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including tenancy support, health needs, personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.
• Ensure the safe entry and exit of residents and visitors to and from the building including the operation of CCTV equipment
• Resolve disputes involving people we support e.g. local neighbour complaints in line with Care Support Scotland’s policies and procedures
• Participate in a daily hand-over with daytime support staff
• Operate in line with organisational Health and Safety policy and procedures

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service/care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Passion for helping people live independently
• Experience or interest in housing, social care, or community support
• Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Desired Skills and Attributes

• A practice qualification (at least SCQF level 7 or above) recognised by the SSSC, in the category of support workers in a Housing Support Service / Care at Home service, or willingness to work towards this.
• If you’re starting a career in social care or are already working in social care but don’t have the qualifications just yet, we will support you to gain the appropriate qualifications needed to register without condition with the SSSC.
• Previous demonstrable experience working within an adult social care setting
• Understanding of the Care Inspectorate and its purpose
• Understanding of the SSSC and its purpose
• A Positive Behaviour Support, or Trauma Informed Practice qualification or accreditation.

Additional Notes

• Please note that night-time working is a requirement of this role
• PVG scheme membership & SSSC registration are requirements of this post
• Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
• We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if a suitable candidate is identified.

Care Support Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity

Closing Date: 22nd October 2026