Current Opportunities

Are you a caring, highly motivated person who would like to work in an environment that enriches the lives of others? If the answer to this yes, then we could provide the solution.

Cosgrove is a leading learning disability charity dedicated to helping with additional support needs to fulfil their ambitions and achieve their goals. We provide a care at home service in Giffnock and surrounding areas. We deliver innovative services, which empower people to increase their independence and improve their opportunities in life.

We are recruiting peripatetic workers who, on a rotational basis will provide support acrss all our services to ensure that our dedicated staff are getting appropriate meal and wellbeing breaks during long shifts.

Mid-week, the support would be provided between the hours of 11am and 2:30pm and at the weekend, between 11am and 6pm.

As our ideal candidate, you will have wide ranging experience of supporting individuals, ability to work on your own while effectively communicating with a wider team of colleagues. You should have an outgoing and positive personality and be adaptable and responsive with a can-do attitude.

To navigate our estate and get to your services timeously, you will have access to a fleet car, so a full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member or make an application for the PVG scheme and undertake registration with the SSSC.

📌 Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour. 

Positions available:

Midweek role – 16.5 hours per week

Weekend role – 14 hours per week

We would consider merging these vacancies and offering a job share post t combine weekend and mid-week working on a rotational basis for the right candidates. 

It is desirable, but not essential that the successful candidate will have: 

• A relevant SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, Promoting Independence (or equivalent) or have the ability to progres to such a qualification.
• Previous experience with supporting adults in a care-at-home setting or adults with additional needs.

If you would like an application pack to be posted or emailed please call 0141 620 2500 or email us at recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk

Are you passionate about enriching lives and empowering others to reach their full potential? Join Cosgrove, a leading learning disability charity, where your work truly matters.

We’re looking for dedicated, compassionate Support Workers to join our Adults Outreach Services team. You’ll play a vital role in helping adults with additional support needs explore new opportunities, learn new skills and build meaningful lives based on their own individual goals.

What you’ll do:

• Support individuals to live independently, learn new skills, and achieve personal outcomes.
• Help plan and take part in engaging, meaningful activities that promote confidence and wellbeing
• Be a trusted companion and advocate, making a lasting impact in someone’s life.

What we’re Looking for:

• A person-centred, creative approach to support
• Empathy, patience and great communication skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and may be asked to support people we support on holiday.

Desirable Skills:

• SVQ3 in Health and Social Care or Promoting Independence (or willingness to work towards it)
• Experience supporting adults or children with additional needs

Job Details:

• Salary: £12.60/ hour
• PVG Scheme Membership and SSSC Registration Award required
• We have a number of flexible contracts to suit your neeeds and can be discussed at interview
• You must have the right to work in the UK and we are not offering sponsorships

How to Apply:

To request an application pack call our head office at 0141 620 2500 or email our Recruitment Team at recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours: 9.45am-4.30pm Saturday and/or Sunday

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, creative?  Do you work well in a team? 

If so, this is a fantastic opportunity, and we want to hear from you!

Cosgrove Care is a vibrant Scottish Charity with a strong vision and commitment to delivering the very best support for children, young people and adults who have additional support needs.  We are friendly, ambitious, and innovative in our approach to helping the people we support to live their best lives.

We are looking for support workers to join our group-based programme for children and young people who have additional support needs.

The role involves:

• Providing 1:1 child centered support within a small group setting
• Promoting and supporting different methods of communication
• Accessing a range of varied activities in a safe nurtured environment
• Promoting an active lifestyle with physical activity
• Meeting sensory needs through creative play
• Encouraging choices within activity for child led play
• Adhering to robust infection control measures

Previous experience would be an advantage, however full training and support will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to be a member or to make an application for the PVG scheme and undertake registration with the SSSC.

For informal enquiries please contact Heather Rankin, or to apply please request an application pack on 0141 620 2500 (selecting option 6) or email us at hr@cosgrovecare.org.uk