Support Worker
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | EH5 1DQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 355 |
Summary
£12.90 per hour | Full-time | City Park
“It’s like watching mini-miracles happen here every day.”
Our City Park service is home to up to four adults with physical disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.
Your working hours
We offer full-time hours.
Typical shifts: 07.00-15.00, 14.00-22.00, 22.00-07.00
You’ll need to be flexible to work all shifts week days 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
No previous care experience? No problem – we’ll give you all the training you need.
What helps you shine here
Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
Good communication and teamwork skills
Personal care experience (helpful, but not essential)
A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, our comprehensive induction and training will help you thrive.
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.
“It’s like watching mini-miracles happen here every day.”
Our City Park service is home to up to four adults with physical disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.
Your working hours
We offer full-time hours.
Typical shifts: 07.00-15.00, 14.00-22.00, 22.00-07.00
You’ll need to be flexible to work all shifts week days 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
No previous care experience? No problem – we’ll give you all the training you need.
What helps you shine here
Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
Good communication and teamwork skills
Personal care experience (helpful, but not essential)
A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, our comprehensive induction and training will help you thrive.
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.