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Leonard Cheshire; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 39,399,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pay before payday

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Edinburgh to help residents live life their way. You will support daily living tasks, assist with mealtimes, personal care and medication, and promote independence through person-centred approaches.

Be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends on a rota, with a warm, empathetic attitude and strong teamwork. Full-time posts are available at Jewel Park in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate and ready to help others live life their way.
• Willingness to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.
• Good communication and teamwork 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.
• Help each person live life on their own terms.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexible working

Teamwork

Communication

Personal care experience

Job description

£13.75 per hour | Full time | Jewel Park | Edinburgh

“It’s like watching mini-miracles happen here every day.”

That’s how one of our team describes the difference they make. If you’re kind, compassionate, and ready to help others live life their way, we’d love to hear from you.

Full time.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota

A home, not just a service

Our Jewel Park service is home to up to eleven adults with disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.

Typical shifts may include:

• 7:15am - 3:15am
• 8am - 4pm
• 2pm - 10pm

Why you’ll love working here

• 30 days holiday (20 days + 10 days bank holidays) per annum (+1 day every year up to 35 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks
• Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it
• Career development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

What you’ll do

• 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

What helps you shine here

• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience (helpful, but not essential)
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference

About Leonard Cheshire

For over 75 years, we’ve been supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. We provide specialist support across residential care, supported living, and respite services for people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities.

Our goal is simple: to create welcoming, safe, and empowering spaces that feel like home – giving people real choice and control over their lives.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

Support Worker

Company: Leonard Cheshire Salary: from £13.75 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Edinburgh, EH15 3BF Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Sept 2026 Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

Summary

£13.75 per hour | Full time | Jewel Park | Edinburgh

“It’s like watching mini-miracles happen here every day.”

That’s how one of our team describes the difference they make. If you’re kind, compassionate, and ready to help others live life their way, we’d love to hear from you.

Full time.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota

Typical shifts may