Livingwell Advisor

Wheatley Care

Job title: Livingwell Advisor

Salary: Care SCP 18-19 (£26,051 - £26,726) pro rata per annum 

Location: Edinburgh and Lothian Area

Contract: Permanent 

Work pattern: 18.5 hours per week

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a Livingwell Advisor.

We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives. As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well.

We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities. Our teams are trusted to provide safe, compassionate care that stands up to scrutiny. We take pride in being a steady, dependable partner within the health and social care landscape across Scotland.

Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We support our staff to grow, contribute, and lead with confidence. We value professionalism, kindness, and the ability to work with purpose.

About the role

Our Livingwell service helps older tenants live independently in their own homes for as long as they can. We provide Livingwell services to a number of Registered Social Landlords, including Wheatley Homes Glasgow and Loretto Housing Association, which are part of Wheatley Group.

Livingwell includes:

• staff, or volunteers, on site at certain times over seven days to offer advice or signpost to other agencies;
• staff, working in small local teams as part of wider area hubs, providing cover 365 days a year;
• a wide range of leisure and social activities for tenants;
• opportunities for tenants to take part in volunteering; and
• a tried-and-tested OkEachDay service where tenants press a button to let us know everything is fine in their home and, if not, they will receive a call from a friendly person.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

• have solid work or personal experience of supporting vulnerable people;
• have good verbal and written communication skills and IT skills;
• be able to work on their own and use their own initiative but also work as part of a team; 
• have enthusiasm and a genuine interest in working with people aged 55 and over; and
• experience sourcing and facilitating activities would be advantageous.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley Care, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. 

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’ important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@wheatley-care.com 

For a chat about the role, please contact Kirsty Banks, Livingwell Manager, by email kirsty.banks@wheatley-care.com or call 07867 907 365.

Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 5pm

Ready to apply?

To apply, please download and complete our application form:

https://www.wheatley-care.com/application-form

Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@wheatley-care.com

At Wheatley Care, we're committed to helping people live the life they choose. Join our team and help make a real difference every day!