Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Free PVG membership

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Aberdeen is seeking caring staff to support adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges at School Drive. The role offers occasional hours to cover holidays and sickness, with day and night shift options.

You will assist with daily living tasks, medications, and accompany individuals to appointments and community activities, while maintaining records and promoting independence.

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience of learning disabilities and mental health.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
• 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
• Most importantly – help each person live life on their own terms

Skills

Learning disabilities experience

Mental health awareness

Empathetic approach

Flexibility including weekends

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Personal care experience

Job description

£13.65 per hour | Occasional hours | School Drive, Aberdeen

Join our centrally located Aberdeen service, offering meaningful one-to-one support to people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. From medication and personal care to daily living and outreach, you’ll help individuals live safely, comfortably, and independently.

A home, not just a service

Our School Drive service is home to adults with physical/learning 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.

Your working hours

The role offers occasional hours as required to cover holidays and sickness.

• Day shifts: 7.30am - 3.15pm, 8.00am - 3.15pm and 2.00pm - 10.00pm
• Waking Night shifts: 9.45pm - 7.45am

You must be flexible to cover all shifts.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 30 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays
• 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
• Free PVG Membership
• 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

• Understanding and experience of learning disabilities and mental health
• 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.

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.