Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Up to 40% pay before payday

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory pension

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Bromley is seeking caring, flexible staff for St Cecilia's who can work occasional hours across weekdays and weekends. You’ll help with daily living tasks, personal care, meals, and medication, while supporting residents to live independently in a home-like setting.

No prior care experience is required as full training will be provided. Benefits include 28 days leave, discount perks, a pension, health plan, and DBS check.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to work across weekdays and weekends.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Personal care experience helpful but not required.
• Desire to help others and make a difference.

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.

Skills

Warm personality

Empathetic

Flexible schedule

Good communication

Teamwork

Job description

£13.38 per hour | Occasional Hours | St Cecilia's, Bromley

A home, not just a service

Our St Cecilia's service is home to up to thirty adults with learning/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 occasional hours.
You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends, and day and night 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
• 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.

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.

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.