Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Aberdeen City; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30 days holiday per annum

Access up to 40% of your pay beforepay

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan

Career development opportunities

PVG membership

Employee assistance programme

Descripción de la vacante

Leonard Cheshire in Aberdeen is seeking a care role for the School Drive service. The position offers occasional hours covering holidays and sickness, with day shifts such as 7.30am–3.15pm, 8.00am–3.15pm and 2.00pm–10.00pm.

You will provide daily living support, assist with medication, and promote independence in a home-like setting. The role requires empathy, good communication and teamwork, and a willingness to work weekends.

Formación

• Understanding and experience of learning disabilities and mental health.
• Warm, friendly and empathetic approach with residents.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Personal care experience

Flexibility

Descripción del empleo

£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.

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

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.