Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Ledston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum inclusive of

Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay

Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive

Contributory Pension Scheme with life/

Health cash plan: Affordable healthy

Career development: Apprenticeships

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire at Wharfedale House in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, is hiring a full-time care assistant earning £13.38 per hour. You'll work 40.5 hours per week across four days, including some weekends, with flexible shifts. The role focuses on helping residents with daily living tasks and promoting independence in a supportive, home-like environment.

No previous care experience is required as full training is provided and a positive, empathetic attitude is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a support worker with learning disabilities.
• Warm, friendly and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Personal care experience (helpful, but not essential).

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

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible schedule

Personal care experience

Job description

£13.38 per hour | Full time | 40.5 hours per week | Wharfedale House

"What we do changes lives in small but powerful ways."

Our team sees the impact of their kindness every day. If you’re someone who leads with empathy and wants to support people in living confidently and independently, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Wharfedale House provides exceptional care and independent living in the heart of Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Our 18-bed care home is dedicated to providing care and support to individuals with physical disabilities, ensuring a comfortable and nurturing environment that feels just like home.

Your working hours

This is a full-time role, working 40.5 hours per week over 4 days. This will be split into 3 x 11.5 hour shifts & 1x 6 hour shift. You’ll need to be flexible to work all shifts including on 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

Enhanced pay: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (from 8pm - 8.30pm) 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

• Previous experience as a support worker with learning disabilities
• 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, 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.