Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

£12.90 per hour | Full Time or Part Time | Argyle Street – Edinburgh

“It’s like watching mini-miracles happen here every day.”

That’s how one of our team describes the difference they make. If you’re kind, compassionate, and ready to help others live life their way, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Argyle Street service is home to adults with disabilities. Situated on the picturesque shoreline of the Firth of Forth, the home features a small outside decking area to enjoy, with excellent transport links into central Edinburgh. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to shared laughter over mealtimes.

• Full Time (37.5 hours per week) OR Part Time (15 hours per week)
• Early Shift: 7am-3pm
• Late Shift: 2pm-10pm

We offer flexibility of hours with availability required between 7am-10pm and 10pm-7am for sleep-ins. You'll need to be flexible to work across all shifts on weekends and weekdays.

As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 30 days holiday per year 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

• 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 provide all the training you need.

• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience is helpful but not essential

Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, our comprehensive induction and training will help you thrive.

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 supported 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.

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.