Job reference:AP CG

I am looking for someone to support my 11 -year-old son who is non-verbal with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as an intellectual disability and who lives with me. The current situation is that my son has difficulty engaging in any after school activities due to a lack of routine.

The aim would be to assist me and my son building up confidence in getting him engaged more with activities outside home such as swimming in particular as the aquatic environment is beneficial to improve his mood and provide exercise. He also very much enjoys trampolining. The long-term goal is to establish a safe routine for my son to get settled in out of school activities to such a degree that I can also spend more time with my other teenage daughter who currently lives with her grandparents.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in or training towards Allied Healthcare/Education disciplines such as Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Education/Child Development. The main part of the post is to support a young 11-year-old boy to pursue his hobbies/interests and provide support with learning and communication through play. Direction will be given by myself and full training will be provided on the job.

Applicant will support the boy using behavioural strategies and techniques, communication method such as PECS, sensory and emotional strategies.

• Duties will include supporting the child to undertake a variety of social, learning activities including building up confidence in travelling in public transport.
• Initially shadowing and working alongside me as the boy’s mum in order to increase confidence in developing routines outside the family home so that my son becomes settled enough to pursue social activities with the support worker and independently from his mum’s presence.
• The post consists in 6 hours per week after school hours, worked flexibly doing 2-3 shifts per week to be negotiated.
• The hourly rate is £12.87 per hour.

Person Specification:

• Experience working with children with ASD as well as how to handle potential ‘meltdowns’ essential although training will be provided and the work will initially consist in shadowing and working in partnership with the boy’s parent. The role would be beneficial for those studying or have a background in education, psychology, and speech and language therapy.
• Applicants will be required to join the PVG scheme if not already a member, fees will be covered by the employer.
• This post is suited to someone that is reliable, kind, patient with a soft personality, uses initiative and is trustworthy and willing to learn on the job. The post is for female only applicants because my son builds easier rapport with female workers.

*Genuine occupational requirement

 

 

How to apply

To download an application pack please click here AP CG Application pack 2026, or call our recruitment line on 0131 475 2558 quoting the job reference AP CG.

Closing date: open

Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.

York Carers Centre Carer Peer Supporter (Mental Health)

Working Wednesday to Sunday, covering 8am – 8pm
Peer support role: 22.5 hours per week
 

Fixed term contracts until 31st March 2027
Salary Scale: £26,835 per annum pro rata (Actual Salary £16,319)

Do you have experience of providing unpaid care for someone with mental ill health? Do you feel you are in a position to use this experience to support others? Are you passionate about improving mental health outcomes and in shaping the future of mental health support in York?

York Carers Centre, an independent charity supporting unpaid carers in York, is seeking compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team at the new 24/7 Community Mental Health Neighbourhood Centre. Working within a multiagency team, you will support carers’ health and wellbeing by providing information, advice, and guidance.

This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a genuine interest in using their previous experience to support others, who can work within the boundaries of confidentiality and can work effectively with a wide range of clients, to provide one to one emotional support and group work.

If you can advocate on behalf of vulnerable individuals and have knowledge of the voluntary and statutory services, then you may be the person we are looking for.

Successful applicants will have the confidence to develop effective partnerships, brokering services for unpaid carers and promoting unpaid carers needs to public, private and voluntary agencies. An understanding of the needs and rights of unpaid carers will be required.

The role will involve working alongside other organisations to provide a holistic offer within the Centre, covering the hours of 8am until 8pm, Wednesday – Sunday on a rota. The role will include evening and weekend work, travelling to and working from a range of outreach venues in the York area to meet the needs of carers.

In return we’ll offer you:

· The opportunity to make a notable contribution to shaping the future of mental health support in York and to our work in making a difference to the lives of carers

· A friendly supportive working environment

· Generous Annual Leave

· Learning and development opportunities

· Contributory pension scheme

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026 at 5pm

Interview date: Friday 13 February 2026

For further information, please see our Carer Peer Supporter Recruitment Information Pack

To apply please visit Hireful Here

To arrange an informal chat, please email Karen Weaver, HR Consultant, at YCCHR@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk

We particularly welcome applications from people with their own caring experience.

We are committed to equal opportunities for all and would especially welcome applications from people with ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are not able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then your application has been unsuccessful.

If you are not appointed, your application will be destroyed after six months following the recruitment process.

Job reference:000301

Salary:£80,000 - £85,500 (inclusive of London weighting)

Closing date:26/01/2026

Location:Head Office - London

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:37.5

Job start date:01/03/2026

Closing date:26/01/2026

Job Description

About Police Now

We are working towards a day when every community, whatever the socio-economic background of its residents, can thrive without being fearful of crime. We are looking for talented, committed and mission-aligned individuals who will drive us towards achieving our ambitions.

Police Now recruits and trains graduates and career changers with leadership potential to become inspirational police officers and outstanding crime fighters on our National Graduate Programme. Graduates can pursue a variety of specialisms working in Neighbourhood Policing, as a Detective or within Counter Terrorism or Economic Crime units.

Police Now aims to create systemic change. We need highly capable impactful staff to support the recruitment and development of our officers and to cultivate strong relationships with partner forces and the wider sector.

The purpose of your role

We are seeking a commercial and mission-driven senior leader to become our Head of Finance, IT & Governance. You will have strategic finance capabilities as well as core operational capabilities to manage the Finance, Governance and IT departments, and directly support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in driving the strategic growth and sustainability of Police Now.

You will operate as key part of the Police Now Leadership Team, making decisions at an organisational level. You must be a confident in presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing peers; this role is crucial in ensuring that funds are used effectively across the organisation and that finance processes, controls and systems support our workforce to achieve our mission.

The role is broad with full responsibility for financial management, ensuring our digital capabilities and systems are fit for purpose and our organisation runs and reports on it’s operations effectively. You will manage a medium-sized team with the support of a Finance Manager, IT Manager and Governance Manager to deliver day-to-day operations and strategic projects. Whilst IT experience is an advantage; we are seeking a Finance leader with a passion and aptitude for data and technology and an analytical mind that can translate business requirements into technology requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic finance: develop and maintain a high-performing finance function, producing bespoke financial analyses to meet Board and SLT requirements, and help drive strategic decision-making and risk management as a Senior Leadership Team member. Provide strategic advice and contribute to the development and sustainability of Police Now using financial planning and costing. You will work closely with the COO and CEO to analyse our cost per participant, and future investments
• Budgeting and cash flow: manage the annual budgeting process, subsequent reforecasts, and regular cash flow forecasting and monitoring to ensure the efficient allocation of resources and reserves to meet all of Police Now’s obligations; appraise and calculate value for money regarding investments and opportunities.
• Effective and efficient financial control: oversee the monthly management account process, working with the wider Senior Leadership Team / budget holders to ensure effective financial management; regularly review and develop financial controls, policies, and procedures; develop transparent financial reporting; and meet all finance and IT compliance needs.
• Internal and external reporting: financial and IT reporting to the Finance, Audit, Risk & Resources Committee (as an executive attendee) and the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis; oversee the external audit process including statutory filings.
• Effective organisational governance: Lead the delivery of the Police Now Board and subcommittee meetings which take place quarterly, deliver an organisational visibility report so we can all see how we are performing as an organisation and support the internal running of the organisation through Organisational Leadership Meetings and effective Executive delivery.
• Increasing commercial awareness: as the most senior finance expert in the organisation, you will be responsible for upskilling the organisation regarding financial matters and embedding a commercial mindset in operational delivery ...

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The salary for this post is £6,552.00

( based on the Real Living Wage of £22,932 FTE per annum or £12.60 per hour)

Based: HMP Chelmsford Visitors’ Centre

Working Pattern:

We run the visit centre on Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays & Sundays and have a rota-based shift pattern available as below:

• Based on a rota working 10 hours average per week working every Monday 5.25 hours (11.15am – 4.30pm) and every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) 4.75 hours (11.30am – 4.15pm)
• For all options a degree of flexibility will be required at times to meet operational demand.

We have opportunities to join our experienced and dedicated Family Services team working within the visitors’ centre at HMP Chelmsford providing a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.

HMP Chelmsford part of the main HMP Estate offers a varied and exciting opportunity to work in a busy yet rewarding environment where no two days are the same. You will be required to obtain and retain enhanced security vetting for this role.

We are seeking Family Support Worker to join the team in providing effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre, Tea Bar, Play Area in the Prison Visits Hall, assist on Family Days to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children, young people and families helping to maintain positive, healthy and supportive family relationships.

Ideally you will have experience of dealing with people in a customer service-based role and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills sometimes under challenging circumstances whilst embracing a non-judgemental and empathetic work ethic.

To apply, please click on the apply online button

Closing date for applications:  9am, Monday 26 th January 2026

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role: Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 26/01/2026

Essex

£6,552.00 (based on the Real Living Wage of £22,932 FTE per annum or £12.60 per hour)

The Provide Community Grant scheme offers grants to charities and community interest companies that focus on health and social care support.

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Job Purpose

Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives,

supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.

Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards

required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Job Details

Within the Broomhouse area we are looking for a female to work alongside 2 ladies

who are neighbours, who require support to live full and active life’s.

The hours of support is 27.5 per week:

Monday – Sunday 10am – 10pm

Sleepovers are desirable but not essential.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to join an established team that values diversity and

inclusion. You’ll work alongside colleagues gaining valuable experience and insights.

Interview will be held on 24^th February 2026.

You will take part in Thistle Foundation 4-week academy

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact:

Sharon.Hauxwell@thistle.org.uk

Please click here for the full job description.

Job ref: SH261

What we offer

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

• From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE))
• Fantastic training (on full pay)
  This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us

Apply now

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Job Purpose

Can you imagine a world without the barriers that people living with disabilities face every day?

A world where everyone can live in their own home, be part of their community, and do the things that matter most to them.

At Thistle, we work alongside people to make that vision real, focusing on strengths, passions, and potential. At Thistle we support people to live life on their own terms and share their unique strengths and gifts with the world.

If you believe in a society where everyone’s contribution is valued, join us and be part of the change.

Hear more about what it’s like to work alongside someone at Thistle from Martin and Renzo here! 

Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Job Details

We are looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Female Personal Assistant with a full valid driver’s licence to join an existing all female team to provide support to a woman who lives in her own home in Leith (along with her three cats!).

This is a permanent post, and the hours will be made up of shifts occurring during the times in which support is provided. This is usually between 9am and 7pm on various days of the week. However, the candidate would need to be flexible and adaptable to respond to changing needs.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity

Join a team supporting Cat, someone who loves getting out and about and going places. She enjoys chatting and her daily outing to Greggs for a cup of coffee, as well as going to the shopping centre to visit the clothes shops. When the weather isn’t great, it’s really important to her to be able to get places in the car, so she works well with someone who is able to drive her places regularly. The start and end of her days are generally more slow-paced, with an outing or two in the afternoon to get out and run errands. When Cat gets home in the evening she enjoys getting comfy with her three cats at home and watching her favourite tv soap or murder mystery show.

Cat has a great sense of humour and works well with people who can share that with her. She is also someone who knows her mind and will communicate if there is something that doesn’t work for her.

You would be joining a small, personalised team and you would be expected to take part in the additional responsibilities that come with this, such as rota planning, attending meetings and planning sessions, supporting the person to achieve her outcomes, and carrying out a share of admin tasks for the team as required. Time for these tasks is built into your contracted hours.

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact melanie.caplan@thistle.org.uk

Please click here for the full job description.

Job ref: CM251

 

What we offer

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

• From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
• Fantastic training (on full pay)
  This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us

...

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Job Purpose

Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.

Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Job Details

We are looking for Personal Assistants to work with this 49 year old gentleman that lives in Craigmillar. There are various hours of work available.

About this opportunity

This gentleman has a diagnosis of Autism and Bi-polar disorder. He is a loving, caring man who loves to laugh.

He has a weekly routine that includes swimming and horse riding and this is very important to him. This gentleman is tactile and fun, he enjoys company and to chat. He is very able and does not require any support with his personal care and is a delight to know.

Someone who has experience with Autism or mental health would be beneficial.

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact  christine.mccall@thistle.org.uk

Please click here for the full job description.

Job ref: GC241

What we offer

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

• Salary: From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 (FTE)).

• Fantastic training (on full pay)
  This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom regular meetings with your manager or coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us

Apply now

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Job Purpose

At Thistle, our Personal Assistants are inquisitive and bold. They are human rights defenders who are committed to working alongside people and supporting them to live life’s of meaning and purpose.

Job Details

We are looking for people to fill a variety of roles. This can include personal care, driving, and sleepovers/waking nights. We are looking for several part time staff who can work flexibly, creatively and can use their initiative to seek out different opportunities to enable people to live their best life. There are various hours available between 10hrs -20hrs per week.

If you’re passionate about what matters to people and to supporting someone to live a good life, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must have or be willing to work towards a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Please click here for the full job description.

Job ref: PA251

What we offer

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

• From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
• Fantastic training (on full pay)
  This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.

• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Practice Development Facilitator or Coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan

Apply now

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Job Purpose

Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.

Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Job Details

We have one part-time vacancies to join the team of female* Personal Assistants who support a 28-year-old woman who lives in Barnton, Edinburgh.

This position is for a personal assistant. One position of 20 hrs. These hours include team meetings, support and supervision and attendance at training.

Support is provided Monday to Saturday typically 11am to 5pm but this may vary. Shifts are planned and agreed in advance with the team and the need to have a flexible and committed approach is essential.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity

This young woman has her own vehicle, and a driver would be good but not essential. This is a great time for you to introduce new things, to look for other opportunities to enhance her life.

Amongst other things she enjoys: -

• Socialising, chatting, and having a laugh.
• Listening to music.
• Going out and about, having coffee and hot chocolate
• Going to the cinema
• Doing the occasional arts and crafts
• Going out for walks and likes to meet and talk to dogs whilst she is out walking.

 

If you would like some more information about this vacancy, please contact

jackie.deans@thistle.org.uk or Heather.Simmons@thistle.org.uk

Please click here for the full job description.

Job ref: DB251

What we offer

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

• Salary:From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 (FTE)).
• Fantastic training (on full pay)
• This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us

Apply now

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Job Purpose

Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.

Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Job Details

We are a young professional married couple living in the Leith/Newhaven area of Edinburgh, we have a toddler and a cat. J is currently a postgrad student and M is in full time employment. We are looking for new Personal Assistant (male or female) to join our team of dedicated PAs employed by the Thistle Foundation. These positions are for 2 - 20 hours per week with the possibility of more. Shifts include sleepovers, day and evening support hours, 7 days a week. You will begin this role with M’s shift pattern then transition to working with J when required.

About this opportunity

We are looking for a young at heart individual who can provide personal care and social support to help us live independent lives. We need you to be able to use your initiative and think creatively to problem solve in the moment while keeping a sense of humour. You will need to be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of our changing schedule. Shifts include sleepovers, day and evening support hours. All days are different, you will need to be able to adapt to different situations, be that going to university, office or travelling to other areas of the country to do sports and comedy gigs. We enjoy socialising and spending time with friends and family.

We aim to create a fun and inclusive work environment. We have childcare support from another provider, so our house is quite busy. You will be part of a larger team and be responsible for creating rotas with the support of other PAs and your Lead Practitioner.

We require that you are fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and keep up to date with boosters.

Driving (wheelchair accessible van) would be non-essential but highly desirable ability.

We have a cat.

We ask that you are happy and able to work around toddlers.

Both male and female personal care is a requirement of this role.

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact leigh.hunter@thistle.org.uk

Please click here for the full job description.

Job ref: MC251

 

What we offer

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

• From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
• Fantastic training (on full pay)
  This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us

Apply now

Personal Assistant (Support Worker)

Job Details

Sociable and good-natured young woman who lives in central Edinburgh seeks caring and supportive female* PA.

Flexibility is important plus the ability to work well in a small, friendly team. A person-centred approach is key and ongoing training will be provided.

Musical and creative interests are helpful along with a willingness to learn about simple therapeutic approaches. Good attention to detail is also vital for this role.

Part time post available. 16-20 hours per week.

There is also a paid-on call which all staff will partake in.

*Exemption under Equality Act 2010

About this opportunity

You would be working in a small, friendly team and will build a relationship with the person and her family.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has a

• a creative mind
• enjoys music
• is good at forward planning and using their initiative

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact jackie.deans@thistle.org.uk

Please click here for the full job description.

Job ref: AM251

 Job Purpose

• Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
• Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

What we offer

We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.

Employee Benefits

• Salary:From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 (FTE)).
• Fantastic training (on full pay)
• This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
• SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
• Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
• Contributory pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
• Free Thistle Gym membership
• Membership of the HSF Health Plan
• Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us

Apply now

General Labourer

Join SBHA as a General Labourer in the Scottish Borders, supporting our trades teams to improve Tenant's homes and communities.

This application requires candidates to submit a CV. Please ensure you have this prepared before continuing with your application. Your full employment history, qualifications, and details of how you meet the essential criteria for this post are required. Please visit our Guidance for Applicants page for full guidance on what to include in your Supporting Statement.

Salary: £24,764 to £27,271 per yearLocation:  Scottish Borders

Full time, permanent
Contract:

Contract:

37 hours per week
Hours:

Hours:

5 February 2026
Closing date:

Closing date:

SBHA is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Labourer to join our team in the Scottish Borders. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for a career in a supportive and environment. This role involves a variety of tasks supporting the maintenance, care, and improvement of our estates and properties.

General Labourer Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist skilled trades and maintenance teams with general labour duties on various projects and contracts.

• Follow instructions accurately to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Provide excellent customer service to our Tenants ensuring good communication before and after any appointments.

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of work areas at all times.

• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and SBHA policies for the safety of yourself, colleagues, and the wider community.

• Participate in training and development required for the role and personal growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three passes at SCQF level 3 (standard grade or equivalent), including English and Maths.

• Customer-focused approach to delivering services

• Knowledge in general construction Health & Safety

• Able to carry out work with the minimum of supervision.

• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks safely and efficiently.

• Able to perform duties to a high-quality standard with the minimum disruption to Tenants and neighbours.

• Able to adapt to different situations and problem solve.

• Willingness to undertake training and development as required by SBHA.

• Able to work from ladders and scaffolding.

• Holder of a current UK driving licence.

Click here to view the complete job description and person specification – please ensure you read this carefully before applying.

Benefits

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave, generous sick pay entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, overseas applicants who do not already have the right to live and/or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.

• Team
• Property Services
• Locations
• Head Office
• Yearly salary
• £24,764 - £27,271
• Employment type
• Full-time
• Closing date
• 05 February, 2026

About SBHA

Scottish Borders Housing Association Limited is a Registered Social Landlord and a Scottish Charity (SC030751)