Support Worker

Are you someone who possesses compassion and determination? Is your demeanour warm and friendly? Do you have a strong desire to empower vulnerable individuals, allowing them to lead life on their own terms?

If so, we invite you to join our Supported Living team and become a part of something truly special! We currently have a variety of full-time and part-time shifts available based between Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy. 

Please note that unfortunately we do not accept sponsorship for this role.

Supported Living service operates 24 hours per day with a mixture of day shifts (8am start), late shifts (10pm finish) comprising the majority of support hours, while also providing appropriate Waking Night Support.   Successful candidates would fit in to a rota pattern that meets the needs of the service but also attempts to accommodate the needs of individual staff members.

Our Supported Living service is based in the Glenrothes area. As a Support Worker, you will hold a crucial role in delivering exceptional care and support to individuals, enabling them to exercise their choices and live life to its fullest. Your duties will involve aiding with personal care, managing medications, providing mealtime support, and fostering independence and engagement. While prior experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Healthcare Assistant is advantageous, it’s not mandatory, as we provide an excellent training and induction program to thoroughly prepare you for your new position.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, access earned pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to sell (salary sacrifice).
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Comprehensive training relevant to your role.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

Interview dates will take place on the 19th and 20th of March.

If this sounds of interest to you, please email Rachel Mclelland on rachel.mclelland@leonardcheshire.org or 075 9302 1390 for further details.

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 *