Support Worker Waking Nights

Leonard Cheshire

  • Edinburgh
  • £12.90 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 17 hours ago
Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care?If so, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, helping us to continue our great work making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.Before applying, please ensure you can commute to the service and check all necessary transport links.Stenhouse is a supported living service offering care at home, assisting 8 gentlemen with learning and physical disabilities, as well as some complex needs. The individuals' ages range from 40 to 70. This is a dynamic service that provides personalised support to help each person lead an active life that caters to their unique needs.Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone!As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:
  • Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
  • Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
  • Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
  • Maintain up to date and accurate records.
Please see the job description (link below) for more details.To be successful in this role you will:
  • Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
  • Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
  • Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
  • Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.
In Return, We Offer You:
  • Wagestream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday! (Learn more!)
  • Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover.
  • Cash Health Plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips.
  • Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognized qualifications.
  • Referral Bonuses: Earn unlimited rewards through our Refer a Friend scheme.
  • Free PVG Check: We’ve got you covered!
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it most, plus so much more!
If you have any questions or further enquiries, please contact r“We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ by regulators.”Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.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. References will be obtained for all roles.Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
  • No agencies please *

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