Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Stream: Access pay before payday

Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Free PVG membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire’s Glamis House in Scotland is recruiting dedicated care workers to support twelve adults with physical disabilities. You’ll help with daily living tasks, mealtimes, personal care, and accompany residents to appointments and activities, in a warm, person-centred home-like setting.

No two days are the same, with shifts between 8.00am and 10.00pm, including every other weekend; the role offers generous holiday entitlements, access to pay advances, a pension, and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Knowledge of epilepsy and PEG feeding is desirable.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping 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

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Personal care experience

Flexibility

Job description

£13.55 per hour | Full time | Part time | Glamis House

"Make a difference where it truly counts and support and transform lives at Glamis House"

A home, not just a service

Our Glamis House service is home to twelve 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.

Shifts can vary.

• Shifts: Between 8.00am and 10.00pm (including every other weekend)

Why you’ll love working here

• 30 days holiday (20 days + 10 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

What helps you shine here

• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Knowledge of Epilepsy and PEG feeding (desirable)
• 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 in a person-centred approach

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.