Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum

Health cash plan

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is seeking dedicated staff for a full-time position at Stenhouse Supported Living in Edinburgh. You'll support adults with physical disabilities to live as independently as they choose in a caring home-like environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, encouraging independence, and maintaining accurate records.

Join a welcoming team with a commitment to personal and professional development, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowance and healthcare support.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is essential.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Empathy and a genuine desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks such as personal care.
• Encourage independence through a person-centred approach.
• Keep clear, accurate records.

Skills

Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Personal care experience

Job description

£13.75 per hour | Full Time | Stenhouse Supported Living

At Stenhouse, every person is supported in a way that's individual as they are. Our personalised approach helps each resident live as independently as they choose - all within a peaceful Edinburgh community just minutes from the heart of the city

A home, not just a service

Our Stenhouse Supported Living service is home to eight adults with physical 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.

37.5 hours per week. You’ll need to be flexible to work 5 days out of 7 including weekends as part of a rota.

Typical shifts may include:

• Sleepover shifts: 10.30pm to 7am (are mandatory but are not included in your contracted hours)

Why you’ll love working here

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

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 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
• 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

• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience
• 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.

Ready to apply?

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.