Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | KY11 8PL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 325 |
Summary
£12.90 per hour | Full-time | Edinburgh and Fife Support at Home
“Every day, you help someone live life on their own terms.”
That’s what being a Support Worker with us is all about. You’ll support people with learning disabilities in their own homes — building independence, confidence, and meaningful lives.
If you’re caring, reliable, and want a role where your compassion truly changes lives, we’d love to meet you.
A home, not just a service
We offer support to individuals across Edinburgh and Fife who want to maintain independence in their own home. The service is operational all year round and provides support ranging from one to 24 hours. We help individuals with personal care, shopping, housework, cooking and attending social events.
Your working hours
35 hours per week
Day shifts: 9am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm
Sleepovers: 3pm - 10am
You’ll need to be flexible to work all shifts across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota
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 PVG membership
• 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.
What helps you shine here
• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs
• Local knowledge of Edinburgh and Fife
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
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?
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.
“Every day, you help someone live life on their own terms.”
That’s what being a Support Worker with us is all about. You’ll support people with learning disabilities in their own homes — building independence, confidence, and meaningful lives.
If you’re caring, reliable, and want a role where your compassion truly changes lives, we’d love to meet you.
A home, not just a service
We offer support to individuals across Edinburgh and Fife who want to maintain independence in their own home. The service is operational all year round and provides support ranging from one to 24 hours. We help individuals with personal care, shopping, housework, cooking and attending social events.
Your working hours
35 hours per week
Day shifts: 9am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm
Sleepovers: 3pm - 10am
You’ll need to be flexible to work all shifts across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota
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 PVG membership
• 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.
What helps you shine here
• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs
• Local knowledge of Edinburgh and Fife
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
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?
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.