Support Worker
Listed from Leonard Cheshire's own careers website
About this role
Leonard Cheshire is recruiting Support Workers at Stenhouse Supported Living in Edinburgh, home to eight adults with physical disabilities. Full-time and part-time permanent roles are available, working 5 days out of 7 including weekends, with day, long, sleepover and waking night shifts.
What you will do:
- Help with daily living, including personal care, mealtimes and medication
- Encourage independence with a person-centred approach
- Go with people to appointments, events and community activities
- Help each person live life on their own terms
- Keep clear, accurate records
What they ask for:
- At least 6 months' care experience (essential), including personal care
- A warm, friendly and caring approach, good communication and teamwork
- A PVG check and references
Pay stated by the employer: £13.75 per hour. Benefits stated by the employer: 30 days' holiday including bank holidays (rising by a day each year to 35), Stream (access up to 40% of pay before payday), a free Blue Light Card, a contributory pension with life cover, a health cash plan, apprenticeships and qualifications, free PVG membership and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Leonard Cheshire says visa sponsorship is not available and applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Closing date: 30 December 2026.
Apply directly on Leonard Cheshire's website using the button on this page.