Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire is looking for a Support Worker at Newhaven Road, a residential service in the north of Edinburgh for seven adults with physical disabilities. The service is close to Victoria Park, local shops and good transport links into the city centre.

What you would do:

• Help people with daily living, including personal care, meals and medication
• Support each person to be as independent as possible
• Encourage people to take part in community and social activities

Hours: full time, 37.5 hours a week. Typical shifts are 7am to 3pm and 1.30pm to 9.30pm, and you need to be flexible, including weekends.

What they ask for: at least one year of UK care experience (care experience is essential), a warm and positive manner, and good communication and teamwork.

Pay and benefits stated by the employer: £13.75 per hour, 30 days holiday including bank holidays (rising by a day each year up to 35), a contributory pension with life cover, a health cash plan, early access to part of your pay, a free Blue Light Card, free PVG membership, apprenticeships and qualifications, and an employee assistance programme.

The employer says visa sponsorship is not available for this role and applicants need the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Apply directly on Leonard Cheshire's website using the button on this page.