Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement: 30 days incl. BH

Pay advances up to 40% of pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension scheme with life cover

Health cash plan

Career development & qualifications

PVG membership included

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire Pinewood in Livingston is seeking caring staff to support adults with disabilities in daily living tasks, meals, and medication. You’ll contribute to independence through person-centred care, accompany residents to appointments and activities, and maintain accurate records.

Flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends is required, with a supportive, home-like environment. The role offers full-time and part-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Daily living support: personal care, meals, medication assistance.
• Flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks such as personal care, meals, and medication.
• Encourage independence through a person‑centred approach.
• Accompany people to appointments and community activities.
• Keep clear, accurate records.
• Help people live life on their own terms.

Job description

£13.55 per hour | Full-time / Part-time | Pinewood, Livingston

A home, not just a service

Pinewood is home for seven adults with learning and physical disabilities. We’re in the Deans of Livingston, West Lothian and are close to both nature and town . 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.

We offer both full-time and part-time hours. You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

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 (+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
• 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.

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.