Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.90 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | EH7 6UJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 128 |
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£12.90 per hour | Full time (Days) | Alemoor Crescent
“At Alemoor Crescent, we make everyday moments truly extraordinary.”
A home, not just a service
Our Alemoor Crescent service is home to six adults with physical/learning disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. With local shops and restaurants nearby, the city centre, Edinburgh Castle and Zoo, there's always something to enjoy.
Your working hours
37.5 hours per week. Working 4 days out of 7 covering Monday to Sunday on a 4-week rolling rota
You’ll need to be flexible to work weekends as part of a rota.
Typical shifts may include:
• Day shifts: 7am to 7.30pm, 7.30am-3.30pm, 1.30pm-9.30pm, 10.30am to 9.30pm, 11.00am to 10.00pm (flexibility is needed to cover all shifts)
Why you’ll love working here
As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 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 DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support
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
Previous care experience is required.
What helps you shine here
• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• 6 months minimum previous care experience
• Willingness to cook and prepare basic meals
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
• Full UK driving licence
About Leonard Cheshire
We’re one of the UK’s highest-rated providers of care and supported living services – with 87% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding' by regulators.
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.
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?
If you’re ready to start a role where your work truly matters, click Apply Now.
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.
“At Alemoor Crescent, we make everyday moments truly extraordinary.”
A home, not just a service
Our Alemoor Crescent service is home to six adults with physical/learning disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. With local shops and restaurants nearby, the city centre, Edinburgh Castle and Zoo, there's always something to enjoy.
Your working hours
37.5 hours per week. Working 4 days out of 7 covering Monday to Sunday on a 4-week rolling rota
You’ll need to be flexible to work weekends as part of a rota.
Typical shifts may include:
• Day shifts: 7am to 7.30pm, 7.30am-3.30pm, 1.30pm-9.30pm, 10.30am to 9.30pm, 11.00am to 10.00pm (flexibility is needed to cover all shifts)
Why you’ll love working here
As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 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 DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support
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
Previous care experience is required.
What helps you shine here
• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• 6 months minimum previous care experience
• Willingness to cook and prepare basic meals
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
• Full UK driving licence
About Leonard Cheshire
We’re one of the UK’s highest-rated providers of care and supported living services – with 87% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding' by regulators.
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.
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?
If you’re ready to start a role where your work truly matters, click Apply Now.
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.
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