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Support Worker, Mental Health

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Lifeways
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver, Home Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21000 - 25000 GBP Yearly GBP 21000.00 25000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Support Worker vacancies in Leith. Make a Real Difference—Every Single Day

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At Lifeways , we don’t just offer jobs—we offer purpose. As the UK’s largest supported living provider, we’ve been empowering people and transforming lives since 1995. Now, we’re looking for passionate Support Workers to join our team in Leith and help shape brighter futures in your community.

Shift patterns:
Full-Time (37.5 hours per week). Days 7:00am–2:30pm and 2:30pm–10:00pm or nights 10pm - 7am (on a rota basis).

Why Lifeways? At Lifeways, we believe in three things:
Being Supported. Feeling Valued. Having Impact.

Being Supported means you’re never alone—we invest in your growth with training, development, and a team that’s got your back.

Feeling Valued means your contributions matter. We celebrate your wins, listen to your ideas, and reward your efforts.

Having Impact means your work changes lives. Every day, you’ll help people live more independently, confidently, and joyfully.

“At Lifeways, I feel part of something bigger. I’m supported by my team, trusted to make decisions, and I know the work I do genuinely changes lives.” — Sarah, Support Worker

What You’ll Get We believe in valuing our people—because when you’re supported, you thrive. That’s why we offer:

  • Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
  • Cycle to Work Scheme – Up to £1,000
  • Gym discounts – Save up to £192 annually
  • Eye care & health cash plans
  • New! 10% off at B&Q for all team members
  • Blue Light Card eligibility – Discounts on shopping, food, days out & more
  • £200 for every successful referral
  • 8 paid days of training per year
  • Access to qualifications & apprenticeships

About the Role You’ll be based at Heron Court , a purpose-built supported living service with 24 individual flats designed to promote independence for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

As a Support Worker, you’ll help individuals live vibrant, fulfilling lives—whether it’s supporting daily routines, encouraging community engagement, or helping them reach personal goals. Every day, you’ll see the impact of your work in real time.

Ready to take the next step in a career that matters?

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