Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Penzance; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum incl. bank

Access up to 40% of pay before payday

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Career development & qualifications

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Penzance is seeking caring staff to provide personalised support for adults in a residential setting on a rota basis. The role covers early to late shifts 8.00am–8.00pm, with flexibility across weekdays and weekends to fit a rota.

You will help with daily living tasks, support independence, accompany clients to appointments and activities, and maintain accurate records in line with individual care plans. The role emphasizes enabling people to live life on their own terms.

Qualifications

• Daily living support including personal care and mealtimes.
• Assisting with medication administration as required.
• Encouraging independence with a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks and personal care.
• Encourage independence and person-centred living.
• Accompany to appointments, events, and community activities.
• Keep clear, accurate records.
• Help people live life on their own terms.

Skills

Personal care

Mealtimes

Medication support

Independence

Records handling

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Job description

A home, not just a service

On the stunning Cornish coast, St Teresa's provides personalised support for up to 27 disabled adults. Overlooking Mount's Bay, our home is surrounded by beautiful views of Newlyn and Penzance. Shops, restaurants, cafes, a cinema and a theatre are all nearby. We're also a short walk from the historic town of Marazion, with its clean and sandy beaches.

We offer both full-time and part-time hours, working between 8.00am - 8.00pm on a rota basis.
You’ll need to be flexible to work across 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

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

What helps you shine here

• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference .

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.

Ready to apply?

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.