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Leonard Cheshire; Inverness; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday per annum

40% pay access before payday

Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension

Health cash plan

Career development

PVG membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Inverness is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist residents with daily living tasks, personal care and medication, on a rota spanning days and nights. Training is provided and your contribution helps residents live life on their own terms.

We offer a supportive environment with a benefits package including 30 days holiday, pension, health plan, and career development opportunities. Apply to join a compassionate team today.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to work across days, evenings, and weekends.
• Strong communication and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and medications.
• Encourage independence through person-centred care.
• Accompany people to appointments, events, and community activities.
• Keep clear, accurate records of care and activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Personal care exp

Job description

£13.55 per hour | Full-time | Part-time | Days | Nights | Cheshire House, Inverness

If you’re kind, compassionate, and ready to help others live life their way, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our Cheshire House Inverness service is home to up to sixteen adults with physical disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.

We offer full-time and part-time hours.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Typical shifts may include:

• Sleep-in shifts: 10:30pm - 7:30am with separate on-call availability

Why you’ll love working here

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

• 30 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 35 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
• 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
• Most importantly – help each person live life on their own terms

No previous care experience? No problem – we’ll give you all the training you need.

What helps you shine here

• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience (helpful, but not essential)
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference

Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, our comprehensive induction and training will help you thrive.

About Leonard Cheshire

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?

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Leonard Cheshire

Salary: from £13.55 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Inverness, IV3 5NE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Sept 2026

Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

Summary

£13.55 per hour | Full-time | Part-time | Days | Nights | Cheshire House, Inverness

If you’re kind, compassionate, and ready to help others live life their way, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our Cheshire House Inverness service is home to up to sixteen adults with physical disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.

Your working hours

We offer full-time and part-time hours.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Typical shifts may include:

• Day shifts between: 7:30am - 10:30pm
• Night shifts: 10:30pm - 7:30am
• Sleep-in shifts: 10:30pm - 7:30am with separate on-call availability

Why you’ll love working here

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

• 30 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 35 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 PVG membership
• 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

No previous care experience? No problem – we’ll give you all the training you need.

What helps you shine here

• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience (helpful, but not essential)
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference

Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, our comprehensive induction and training will help you thrive.

About Leonard Cheshire

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?

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.