Job Description

General Information

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Location
Edinburgh
Service name
Alemoor Crescent
Closing date
23-12-25
Job type
Full-Time
Employment type
Permanent
Salary
12.90 per hour

Description and requirements

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12.90 per hour | Full time (Days) | Alemoor Crescent

"At Alemoor Crescent, we make everyday moments truly extraordinary."

A home, not just a service

Our Alemoor Crescent service is home to six adults with physical/learningdisabilities. Our service feels like family - relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. With local shops and restaurants nearby, the city centre, Edinburgh Castle and Zoo, there's always something to enjoy.

Your working hours

37.5 hours per week. Working 4 days out of 7 covering Monday to Sunday on a 4-week rolling rota

You'll need to be flexible to work weekends as part of a rota.

Typical shifts may include:

Day shifts: 7am to 7.30pm, 7.30am-3.30pm, 1.30pm-9.30pm, 10.30am to 9.30pm, 11.00am to 10.00pm (flexibility is needed to cover all shifts)

Why you'll love working here

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

28 days holiday

per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 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 DBS check

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


Previous care experience is required.

What helps you shine here

Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends Good communication and teamwork skills 6 months minimum previous care experience Willingness to cook and prepare basic meals A genuine desire to help others and make a difference Full UK driving licence

About Leonard Cheshire

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 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?

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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.