Work in Supported Living
Be part of a team that’s passionate about human rights, inclusion and citizenship.
Why work with us?
At Thistle, we know that there is more to social care than providing personal care.
Our support workers, known as Personal Assistants and Wellbeing Practitioners, are inquisitive and bold. They are human rights defenders who are committed to working alongside people and supporting them to lives lives of meaning and purpose.
We are looking for people who live our values. 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.
We value our people
Alongside a supportive and inclusive working environment we offer:
A competitive salary - our starting rate is £12.10 per hour
The opportunity to do sleepovers
Extensive and unique learning and development through our Thistle Academy (find out more below), that is fully paid
30 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year up to 35 days
A contributory pension scheme
HSF benefits plan which includes health and shopping discounts, plus free Thistle Gym membership
Thistle Academy
We nurture our teams and value the skilled role they have in supporting people to live good lives.
Thistle Academy is what sets us apart. It’s our innovative approach to providing high quality ongoing learning and development, where you can learn and hone your skills in practicing the craft of providing excellent person-centred support.
We support our people too; all training, learning and development is fully paid.
Our learning pathway
Six-week Foundation Course
This unique introduction to Thistle and our approach to person-centred support focuses on developing human relationships and practicing important relational skills and competences when working with people. It’s a paid induction course and you will be offered a role with us upon successful completion. Find out more.
Person-Centred Principles into Practice
A course designed to deepen your knowledge of person-centred practice when you have worked with us for at least a year and completed all your initial training. It focuses on the craft of person-centred support and aims to develop your skills in understanding self, coaching conversations and making a difference through your work.
SVQ Accreditation
We will fund and support you to achieve your SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
On completion you will more than meet your conditions of registration with the SSSC and will have secured a qualification to support your future career development.
Visit Us
Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queen's Walk, Edinburgh EH16 4EA
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm
Phone
0131 661 3366