Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Netherseal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a full-time support worker at Newlands House in Swadlincote. You will support individuals with disabilities in daily living tasks and encourage their independence. Ideal candidates should be kind, compassionate, and ready to work flexible shifts, including weekends. The role offers enhanced pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Enhanced pay

28 days holiday

Wagestream access

Free Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Career development opportunities

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends.
• Ability to encourage independence and assist with daily living tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and medication.
• Encourage independence through a person-centred approach.
• Keep accurate records and assist with community activities.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Flexibility

Record keeping

Job description

£12.46 per hour | Full-time | Newlands House - Swadlincote

“It’s not a care home, it's a home.” That’s how one of our team describes the environment at Newlands House. 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. Home to thirty-five residents with physical and learning disabilities, our Newlands House service focuses on assisting and enabling the service users to achieve their maximum potentials.

Your Working Hours

We offer full-time and part-time hours. You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Typical shifts include:

• Day shifts: 7:30am - 1:30pm or 1:30pm - 7:30pm and 7:30am -7:30pm

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Enhanced pay: A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am, Monday–Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday*
• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Wagestream: 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

From 1 December 2025, enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour apply to 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.

What Helps You Shine Here

About Leonard Cheshire

We’re one of the UK’s highest-rated providers of care and supported living services – with 87% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding by regulators. For over 75 years, we’ve been supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

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.