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Support Worker

£13.75 per hour
Full-time
£13.75 per hour | Full time and Part-time | Alemoor Crescent - Edinburgh

A home, not just a service
Alemoor Crescent is a friendly place to live for six adults with various disabilities. You'll find us in the Restalrig area of Edinburgh, not far from central Edinburgh. 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 and part time hours

You'll need to be flexible to work across all shifts on weekdays and at weekends as part of a rota

Typical shifts may include:
  • Morning: 7:30am - 3:30pm / 7:00am - 3:00pm
  • Afternoon: 11am - 10pm, 1:30pm - 9:30pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Long day: 7am - 7:30pm
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 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
What helps you shine here
  • Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
  • Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Personal care experience (essential)
  • A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
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.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

Location: Edinburgh
Closing date: 29-12-26
Apply through our website
Vacancy posted 20 hours ago
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