Support Worker

Job Description

Job Description

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£13.75 per hour | Full time | Wardieburn, Edinburgh

"A Freshly Renovated Home - and the Perfect Place to Grow Your Career"

Our Wardieburn service is home to 9 adults with physical and learning disabilities. Our recently refurbished service feels like a 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

We are offering 37 hours per week to cover morning, back shifts, and occasional sleep overs

You’ll need to be flexible to work 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 pro rata 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.

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.