Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (20 + 10 BH)

Access up to 40% of your pay beforepay

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension

Health cash plan

Career development

Free PVG membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Edinburgh is seeking a compassionate care assistant for Jewel Park to support daily living, meals, and personal care for residents with disabilities. You will work as part of a small team, helping people live life their way and collaborate on activities and appointments.

We offer a full training programme, flexible weekday and weekend shifts, and a benefits package including pension, health, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• PVG check required in Scotland for this post.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• No previous care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Personal care experience

Flexibility

Weekend availability

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.

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.

Your working hours

Full time.

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

Typical shifts may include:

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

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 (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
• 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.

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.

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