Full time support worker – vacancy

Posted: 8th June 2026

Silver Birch (Scotland) is a garden centre and charity based in Milton of Campsie,  in East Dunbartonshire. We are a social enterprise that provides skills development, training and work experience opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and other barriers to work.

Our aim is to help our clients develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem through meaningful work in a supportive and inclusive environment. Further to this aim, we produce and sell a variety of gardening products including mushroom compost, multi-purpose compost, bark, shrubs and plants.

We’re recruiting for a support worker – details below.

Job Purpose:

As part of a multi-agency team, the post holder will provide support to adults with a learning disability and complex health needs within a supported employment setting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Escort clients safely to and from the service by driving a Silver Birch minibus/tipper
• Provide individualised support to clients working within the Production Team
• Assist the Senior Support Worker in planning the order of the days’ activities
• Assist in organisation clients’ workload
• Closely observe and report upon relevant aspects of the individual client’s mental health, behaviour or other issues
• Assist clients with aspects of physical care as required in accordance with the work carried out within the service
• Maintain clients’ privacy and dignity at all times
• Understand and abide by a code of confidentiality in accordance with company policy
• Participate in team meetings, sharing information as requested
• Work within company policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for clients and colleagues; particularly with regard to Health & Safety legislation and Risk Assessment management
• Adhere to company policies and procedures for the use of supplies and equipment, in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources
• Participate in staff appraisal in accordance with company policy to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education
• Contribute to service development

This role is subject to enrolment in the CRBS PVG scheme.

Salary £25 878.

Expires: 2026-06-30

More Information: https://www.s1jobs.com/job/support-worker-126935005

Contact: Apply via link above. info@silverbirchscotland.org.uk or telephone – 0141 777 5050 if you want to find out more .