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Support Worker - Kingdom Housing Association
Created: 30/07/2026News/Events Category: Job Vacancies
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Post: Support Worke
Organisation: Kingdom Housing Association
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Collydean, Glenrothes
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Are you passionate about helping people live independent, fulfilling lives? Kingdom Support and Care is looking for a caring and committed Support Worker to join its team in Collydean, Glenrothes.
About the role
As a Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues, helping them to live independently in their own homes and be active members of their community.
Your role will include:
- Supporting people with personal care and medication
- Assisting with household tasks and everyday living
- Encouraging independence and helping people achieve their goals
- Supporting individuals to enjoy community activities, including trips to the cinema, arts and crafts groups, local events and more
You'll work a variety of shifts, including daytime outreach support between 9.00am and 6.00pm. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and occasional sleepovers is essential.
About you
They're looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate, patient and reliable
- Enthusiastic about making a positive difference
- Empathetic, resilient and has a good sense of humour
- Flexible and able to work a varied shift pattern
Previous experience in health and social care is welcome but not essential — full training will be provided.
Essential requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Business insurance
- Willingness to use your own vehicle to transport the people you support (mileage paid at 55p per mile)
- Successful PVG check
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.
Benefits
Kingdom Support and Care offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- 32 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling
- Paid SVQ qualifications
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to the Vivup employee benefits platform
- Enhanced family-friendly pay
- PVG application costs covered
How to apply
Click here to apply on the Kingdom website.
Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 26 August 2026 at Kingdom's Balfarg service office in Glenrothes.
Kingdom Housing Association is committed to equality, diversity and helping to eradicate homelessness. Applications are particularly welcomed from people who are currently homeless or have experienced homelessness within the last 12 months through the organisation's guaranteed interview and tenancy initiative, where eligibility criteria are met.
Closing date
Sunday 16 August 2026.
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