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Leonard Cheshire; Rustington; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 42,706,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health plan

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire’s St Bridget's in Rustington is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to help residents live life on their own terms. This permanent, on-site role offers both full-time and part-time hours and involves personal care, daily living tasks, and fostering independence within a supportive team.

Applicants with or without prior care experience are welcome, as full induction and training are provided.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full induction and training provided.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Help each person live life on their own terms

Job description

Support Worker

Company: Leonard Cheshire

Salary: from £13.38 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Rustington, BN16 2RX

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

£13.38 per hour | Full-time and Part-time hours available | St Bridget's - Rustington *Female Only*

“It’s like watching mini-miracles happen here every day.”

That’s how one of our team describes the difference they make. 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

In the seaside village of Rustington in West Sussex, St Bridget’s is home for 38 physically disabled adults. 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 have full-time and part‑time positions available.

Candidates are required to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota

Typical shifts may include:

• Day shifts: [e.g. 7:30am - 7:30pm, 7:30am - 1:30pm, 3pm - 9pm]

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
• Enhanced pay: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-Ins.

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.

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.

*Because of the personal services provided an occupational requirement applies to this post, under the Equality Act 2010.

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

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.