Empowering Support Worker for Disability Care & Independence

Leonard Cheshire; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Stream: Access pay before payday

Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Free PVG membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire’s Glamis House in Scotland is recruiting dedicated care workers to support twelve adults with physical disabilities. You’ll help with daily living tasks, mealtimes, personal care, and accompany residents to appointments and activities, in a warm, person-centred home-like setting.

No two days are the same, with shifts between 8.00am and 10.00pm, including every other weekend; the role offers generous holiday entitlements, access to pay advances, a pension, and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Knowledge of epilepsy and PEG feeding is desirable.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks such as personal care, mealtimes, and medication
• Encourage independence through a person-centred approach
• Accompany people to appointments, events, and community activities
• Keep clear, accurate records
• Most importantly – help each person live life on their own terms

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Personal care experience

Flexibility

Job description

Leonard Cheshire’s Glamis House in Scotland is recruiting dedicated care workers to support twelve adults with physical disabilities. You’ll help with daily living tasks, mealtimes, personal care, and accompany residents to appointments and activities, in a warm, person-centred home-like setting.

No two days are the same, with shifts between 8.00am and 10.00pm, including every other weekend; the role offers generous holiday entitlements, access to pay advances, a pension, and wellbeing support