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Your Responsibilities

Day Service Co-Worker (Driver) 
Salary £26,227 rising annually to £28,665 (over 6 years) pro rata 
Part-time; 30.3 hours per week Monday – Thursday 
 
 
We are seeking a Part-time staff member who shares our values and as the experience and skills to support adults with learning disabilities on a one-to-one and group basis to participate in meaningful work within our day service.  
 
The post is based within our Day Service and supports our Social Enterprise. Together with our members with learning disabilities, we aim to produce unique items for our annual fairs and for our community. Our work focuses on producing compost, firewood and kindling as well as work around our Estate. We value focus on crafts around seasonal changes and preparation for specific festivals.  
Essential is the capacity to work positively with individuals with autism and complex needs. You will need to have an ability to facilitate an individual to participate in a meaningful way within the Quarry environment. You must be aware of the needs of people who use different forms of communication and a confidence in working with people with behaviour that challenges.  
Tiphereth is a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a range of day services, supported living, residential care, and social enterprises.   
 
Full details and specific requirements are available at www.tiphereth.org.uk   
Closing date for applications is Sunday 18th October 2026.  
Interviews will be organised on receipt of successful applications.   
 
Successful candidates will be required to be members of the PVG scheme and to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.  

Key Tasks

Your Profile

·         Builds positive, respectful relationships.
·         Promotes choice, independence, and participation.
·         Supports individuals to achieve personal outcomes and goals.
·         Recognises and values individual strengths and abilities.

·         Communicates clearly and respectfully.
·         Listen actively to members, families, and colleagues.
·         Maintain accurate records and share information appropriately.
·         Works effectively with multidisciplinary professionals.

·         Contributes positively to the team environment.
·         Participates in professional discussions and planning.
·         Supports colleagues and shares responsibilities.
·         Demonstrates reliability and accountability.

·         Contributes positively to the team environment.
·         Participates in professional discussions and planning.
·         Supports colleagues and shares responsibilities.

 

Values and Attitudes

·         Respect and dignity
·         Inclusion and equality
·         Compassion and empathy
·         Community participation
·         Accountability
·         Person-centered practice
·         Commitment to Camphill values and Tiphereth's mission

Experience

·         Experience supporting adults in a day service, or social enterprise setting.
·         Experience as a key worker or lead worker with responsibility for reviews, outcomes, and support planning.
·         Experience administering medication.
·         Experience providing personalised intimate care.
·         Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy or other health conditions.
·         Experience using positive behaviour support approaches.
·         Experience leading group activities, training opportunities, or skill-development programmes.
·         Experience working with volunteers.
·         Experience within a values-based care environment.
·         Experience working in outdoor environments, or other practical vocational settings.
·         Experience supporting vocational activities such as woodworking, horticulture, compost production, recycling, or similar practical projects.

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and long-term security:

Generous Annual Leave: Start with 36 days of paid holiday per year (including statutory and public holidays)[cite: 108]. Your allowance increases by one day every two years, up to a maximum of 40 days.
Strong Pension Scheme: We provide a total pension contribution of 9% per annum, with Tiphereth contributing 5% of your annual gross salary.
Private Medical Insurance: Following a successful six-month probationary period, you will have the opportunity to join our group Private Medical Insurance scheme.
Financial Security: We offer competitive starting salaries with annual increments, additional pay for sleepovers, and a supportive sick pay scheme.

Join us and become part of a team dedicated to living, working, and growing together.

  • Position
    Quarry - Day Service Co Worker
  • Salary
    £26,227.50
  • Employment
    Full Time
  • Hours
    37.5
  • Location
    Onsite - Tipereth Colinton Edinburgh

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  • Closing date
    18 October 2026
  • Interviews
    Interviews will be organised on receipt of successful applications
For more information, or to discuss this role informally contact the hiring manager Lucy Robertson by email.
Example - lucy.robertson[at]tiphereth.org.uk

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