Support Worker Edinburgh

Meeveem Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

PVG membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Edinburgh is seeking a caring, reliable support worker to assist adults with disabilities in Stenhouse Supported Living. You will help with daily living tasks, encourage independence, and accompany residents to appointments and activities.

The role requires at least 6 months of care experience, a warm, empathetic attitude, and flexibility to work weekends as part of a rota. Competitive benefits accompany this supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months care experience is essential.
• 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.

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

Care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Weekend flexibility

Job description

£13.75 per hour | Full Time | Stenhouse Supported Living, Edinburgh

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.

Your working hours

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:

• Day shifts: Between 7am & 10.30pm
• 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:

• 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

• A minimum of 6 months care experience is essential
• 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.

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.