Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 28,930,000 - 29,343,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday per year

Pay advancement up to 40% of your pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension Scheme with life/

Health cash plan

Career development

PVG membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire on Atkinson Road, Dumfries, is seeking a part-time care assistant to support residents living in their own homes. You’ll deliver personal care, help with mealtimes, accompany to appointments, and keep clear records, helping people live life on their own terms.

No prior care experience? Training will be provided; flexibility across weekdays and weekends with a mix of shifts, including early, day, and evening periods.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Most importantly – help each person live life on their own terms.

Skills

Empathetic

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible / Weekend availability

Job description

£13.55 per hour | Part-time | Atkinson Road, Dumfries

Our Atkinson Road service provides care and support to residents living in their own homes. 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

30 hours per week.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends.

Typical shifts may include:

• Day shifts: 7:30am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 10:30pm, 3:30pm - 11:00pm

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 (increases by 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.

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.