Support Worker
- Leonard Cheshire
- Wardieburn Street East, Edinburgh EH5 1DQ, UK
- 14 Nov, 2025
Job Description
£12.90 per hour | Full-time | Wardieburn
"A Freshly Renovated Home - and the Perfect Place to Grow Your Career"
Our Wardieburn service is home to 9 adults with physical and learning disabilities. Our recently refurbished service feels like a 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.
You’ll need to be flexible to work weekends as part of a rota.
Typical shifts may include:
• Day shifts: [e.g. 8am–4pm or 2pm–10pm]
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
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?
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.
Salary
Leonard Cheshire is a leading UK charity dedicated to supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work independently, with dignity and choice. For over 70 years, the organisation has been breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion through care services, employment programmes, advocacy, and global partnerships. Working at Leonard Cheshire means joining a purpose-driven, inclusive team that values diversity, empowers staff, and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. With flexible working, strong learning and development support, and a culture rooted in compassion and respect, it’s a place where your work genuinely changes lives and contributes to a fairer, more accessible world.