Project Worker
Edinburgh
Full Time
Permanent
£23,400 per annum
- We are currently expanding our services as well as opening a new centre in Leith, and we are looking for passionate people who want to make a difference to join our Project Worker Team.
- You will work alongside our Centre Manger, the Education Team and Senior Project Workers to provide support and development for our students, each of whom have their own special talents and support needs.
- You will be able to inspire the people you work with, make a difference in their life and enhance their skills to enable them to reach their fullest potential.
Purpose of role
We help young adults with additional support needs to realise their potential by providing person-centred education, life and social skills.
We are currently expanding our services as well as opening a new centre in Leith, and we are looking for passionate people who want to make a difference to join our Project Worker Team. You will work alongside our Centre Manger, the Education Team and Senior Project Workers to provide support and development for our students, each of whom have their own special talents and support needs. You will be able to inspire the people you work with, make a difference in their life and enhance their skills to enable them to reach their fullest potential.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to join for membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.
What we offer:
A full and robust training and induction programme, including access to additional training during the course of employment
- Holiday entitlement of 36 days from the start of employment
- Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
- Flexible and agile working
- Family friendly policies, including family friendly working hours (8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 2pm finish on Fridays)
About Teens+
Teens+ is a charitable service provided by the non-profit, Capella. Teens+ provides post-school education and lifelong learning services for young people with complex communication needs including autism and learning disabilities. It is based in four centres (Gilmerton, Liberton, Leith and Musselburgh).
The service is person-centred and individualised to ensure each student, regardless of their needs, can reach their fullest potential.
We are currently expanding our services as well as opening a new centre in Leith, and we are looking for passionate people who want to make a difference to join our Project Worker Team. You will work alongside our Centre Manger, the Education Team and Senior Project Workers to provide support and development for our students, each of whom have their own special talents and support needs. You will be able to inspire the people you work with, make a difference in their life and enhance their skills to enable them to reach their fullest potential.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Musselburgh, East Lothian
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £23,400