Support Worker - LinkLiving

Are you passionate about helping people live a better life?

LinkLiving is looking for caring and committed Support Workers to join its Fife Support Service. You don't need previous experience or qualifications in this field – if you share LinkLiving's values and want to make a positive difference in people's lives, this could be the role for you.

Based at West Bridge Mill in Kirkcaldy, you'll provide visiting support to people with a range of complex needs across Fife. Using a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you'll offer emotional, practical and social support to help people live as independently as possible, make informed choices and work towards their own goals.

Please note: this role does not include personal care or medication administration duties.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Build positive and effective relationships with the people you support
• Provide tailored emotional, practical and social support
• Help people work towards their personal goals and aspirations
• Support people to make informed choices and live independently
• Liaise with other agencies and professionals where appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of the people you support
• Work both independently and alongside colleagues in the community

This is a flexible role, with a variety of full-time and part-time contracts available. Working hours can fall between 7.00am and 9.30pm, Monday to Sunday, with specific working patterns discussed at interview.

About LinkLiving

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity supporting people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences, including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality.

Its services support people to build on their strengths and aspirations and live their best possible lives. LinkLiving's values are at the heart of everything it does: Empathy | Respect | Integrity | Caring

What's in it for you?

LinkLiving offers a generous range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• 35 days' annual leave, including public holidays, pro rata
• Additional annual leave after three years' service
• Enhanced sick and family-friendly pay
• Paid SVQ qualifications and learning and development opportunities
• Funded Disclosure Scotland and SSSC membership
• Generous pension contributions
• Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes
• Discounts and other employee benefits

Successful applicants will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The role is also subject to PVG membership, with the cost of any new membership or update met by LinkLiving.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.

How to apply

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat, e-mail [email protected].

Apply online for the Support Worker role

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

For more information about working for LinkLiving and its employee benefits, visit the LinkLiving website.

Closing date: Saturday 19 September 2026

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