Advertised from 29 June 2026

Role

The Eric Liddell Community is a local care charity and community hub in the South West of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the City. Founded in 1980 in memory of Eric Liddell, the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives.

The Eric Liddell Community is recruiting a Day Care Officer to join our Day Care Service team. 

Could you be a Keyworker?

Do you have good IT skills?

Do you have an outgoing personality?

Would you like to work for a “Sector Leading” service?

Would you like to work Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm?

If so, we currently have an exciting job opportunity.

Working locally, you will join our excellent team delivering the highest quality of person-centred care and support to people living with dementia and their care partners, where every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about working with people providing care to achieve the life they want, then you could be who we are looking for!

In return, you will receive:

• 30 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Death in Service Scheme
• Job Induction and Training
• Opportunity to achieve an SVQ 2 & 3 qualification
• Free PVG Certificate subject to receipt of successful application
• Training and support to help you achieve your full potential

Application notes

We would encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience, as we may be able to offer an interview at an earlier date to shortlisted candidates.

If you would like to arrange an informal chat to find out more, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Caroline Heenan, Day Care Manager, at heenanc@ericliddell.org  or Leanne Forrester, Senior Day Care Officer at forresterl@ericliddell.org 

An application form (please don’t send CVs) and job description can be downloaded; alternatively, please email: heenanc@ericliddell.org or telephone: 0131 357 1273.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 27th July 2026.

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