Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; City of Edinburgh; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days holiday

Payday access (up to 40%)

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension with life cover

Health cash plan

Career development & qualifications

PVG Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Zusammenfassung

Leonard Cheshire in City Park, Edinburgh is seeking dedicated care workers to support adults with physical disabilities. You will help with daily living tasks, meals, and medication while promoting independence in a compassionate, person-centred environment. Training is provided and no prior care experience is required.

Earn £13.75 per hour with full-time shifts (37.5 hours/week), including early and late rotations. Benefits include generous holiday, pensions, and wellbeing support.

Qualifikationen

• No prior care experience required; training provided.

Aufgaben

• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care and mealtimes.
• Support independence through a person-centred approach.
• Accompany residents to appointments and community activities.
• Maintain clear, accurate records.
• Help residents live life on their own terms.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

£13.75 per hour | Full - time | City Park, Edinburgh

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

Our City Park service is home to up to four 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.

Your working hours

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts include 7am - 3pm & 2pm -10pm

Why you’ll love working here

• - 30days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+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
• - 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

No previous care experience? No problem – we’ll give you all the training you need.

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

Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, our comprehensive induction and training will help you thrive.

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.

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.

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