Leonard Cheshire

Support Worker

EH5 1DQ

Key information

Pay
from £13.75 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
5 Oct 2026
Closing date
4 Nov 2026

About this role

£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.