Support Worker (Edinburgh and Fife Support at Home)

Leonard Cheshire's Edinburgh and Fife Support at Home service needs a part-time Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities live independently in their own homes. Support ranges from one hour to 24 hours and covers personal care, shopping, housework, cooking and social events.

What you would do:

• Help with daily living, including personal care, meals and medication
• Go with people to appointments, events and activities
• Keep clear and accurate records
• Encourage independence in a person-centred way

Hours: 30 hours a week on a rota covering weekdays and weekends. Day shifts are 9am to 3pm and 3pm to 10pm, and sleepovers run from 3pm to 10am.

What they ask for: experience supporting people with learning disabilities, behaviour that challenges and complex needs, local knowledge of Edinburgh and Fife, flexibility and good teamwork.

Pay and benefits stated by the employer: £13.75 per hour, 30 days holiday including bank holidays (rising each year up to 35), a contributory pension with life cover, a health cash plan, early pay access, a free Blue Light Card, free PVG membership and training towards recognised qualifications.

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