Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Kendal; Ibrido; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

28 days holiday

Pay advance option

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee assistance program

Descrizione del lavoro

Leonard Cheshire’s Benholme Supported Living service in Kendal is seeking caring individuals to help adults with learning disabilities live life on their own terms. We offer both full-time and part-time hours across varied shifts, with training provided for all new carers.

Join our welcoming team, where you’ll support daily living, encourage independence, and accompany residents to activities while keeping accurate records. A driving licence is essential.

Competenze

• No previous care experience? We’ll give you all the training you need.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Warm, friendly, empathetic

Willingness to work flexibly

Good communication and teamwork

Experience supporting individuals with

valid UK manual driving licence

Descrizione del lavoro

“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

Our Benholme Supported Living service is home to up to three adults with learning 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, working both days, shift lengths can vary from 7 to 12 hours.

Shift examples as follows:

Day shifts: 7am - 3pm, 8am - 3pm

Late day shifts: 3pm - 10pm
You’ll need to be flexible to work across all shifts weekdays and weekends as part of a rota

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

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
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabililtes/Autism
• A valid UK manual driving licence (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.