Leonard Cheshire is looking for a full-time night Support Worker (38 hours a week, 9.15pm to 7.15am) at Newhaven Road, a residential service in north Edinburgh next to Victoria Park for seven adults with physical disabilities.

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

What they ask for:

At least 1 year's UK care experience (essential)
A warm, friendly and positive 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: 29 December 2026.

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

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