Leonard Cheshire
Support Worker
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DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
£13.75 per hour | Part time | Edinburgh
Support at Home - Edinburgh
"Every day, you help someone live life on their own terms."
That’s what being a Support Worker with us is all about. You’ll support people with learning disabilities in their own homes — building independence, confidence, and meaningful lives.
If you’re caring, reliable, and want a role where your compassion truly changes lives, we’d love to meet you.
A home, not just a service
We offer support to individuals across Edinburgh and Fife who want to maintain independence in their own home. The service is operational all year round and provides support ranging from one to 24 hours. We help individuals with personal care, shopping, housework, cooking and attending social events.
Your working hours
30 hours per week
Day shifts: 9am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm
Sleepovers: 3pm - 10am
You’ll need to be flexible to work all shifts 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
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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
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs
- Local knowledge of Edinburgh and Fife
- Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- 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.
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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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location: Edinburgh
- Service name: Edinburgh and Fife Support at Home
- Closing date: 19-11-26
- Job type: Part-Time
- Employment type: Permanent
- Salary: £13.75 per hour
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