Join Our Youthzone Team – Support Workers / Practitioners – Saturday
Location: Edinburgh (Riccarton EH14 4AQ)
Hours: Saturdays, 9:45am – 2.15pm (4.5 hours per week)
Pay: £12.60ph
Make Saturdays 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 Saturday 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 young people aged 10–16. 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, every Saturday, in our Riccarton Hub, Edinburgh, EH14 4AQ. 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:
1. Build confidence, self-help and social skills
2. Make friends and feel part of a community
3. Take part in meaningful, fun activities
4. Gain independence in a safe, caring environment
You will:
5. Provide personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect for each individual.
6. Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where young people feel supported.
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:
7. Caring, creative, and patient, with a sense of fun
8. A great team player and communicator
9. Flexible, reliable, and positive in all situations
10. Qualified to SVQ3/HNC in Childcare (desirable, but not essential — full training and funded SVQ available)
11. Driving licence desirable but not essential
Capability Scotland Benefits
12. £12.60 per hour
13. Fully funded SVQ qualification – yours for life
14. Free PVG checks throughout employment
15. Up to 8% employer pension contribution
16. 3x annual salary death in service benefit
17. Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, leisure, and more
18. Cycle to Work scheme
19. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
20. Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Concerts for Carers discounts
21. £ 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.