Support Worker
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.75 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH5 1DQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
£13.75 per hour | Full time | Wardieburn, Edinburgh
"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.
Why you’ll love working here
As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
30 days holiday per annum pro rata inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 35 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
About Leonard Cheshire
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
