Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pay advances up to 40%

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is hiring a Support Worker at Seven Springs in Royal Tunbridge Wells. You will work night shifts on a full-time rota, supporting up to 30 disabled adults in a home-like service and helping with daily living tasks, independence, and community activities.

The role offers enhanced pay for night/weekend hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and training to build the skills needed to support residents on their terms.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; training provided.
• Flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks including personal care, meals and medication.
• Encourage independence through a person-centred approach.
• Identify and support each person to live life on their own terms.
• Accompany people to appointments, events and community activities.
• Keep clear, accurate records.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

£13.38 per hour | Full-time - 34.5 hour per week (NIGHTS) | Seven Springs

Permanent

"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

Seven Springs, in the peaceful town of Tunbridge Wells, is home for up to 30 disabled adults. 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

We offer full-time hours.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota. Overtime is also available.

Typical shifts include:

• Night shifts: 7:30pm - 7:30am, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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 apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) 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
• Identify and support each person to live life on their own terms
• Accompany people to appointments, events, and community activities
• Keep clear, accurate records
• Most importantly – help each person live life on their own terms
• Accompany users to appointments and on community outings

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.

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 role.

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.