Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire; Sandbach; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (increasing with

Pension scheme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire's Hill House in Sandbach is recruiting for a full-time care role earning £13.38 per hour for a 36-hour week. The role involves supporting adults with physical and learning disabilities, across weekdays and weekends in a rota. Shifts include day coverage from 8am to 8pm with enhanced pay for nights and weekends.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided. Join a supportive team at Hill House, where you’ll contribute to person-centred care, maintain clear

Qualifications

• Personal care experience is helpful but not required.

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
• Help each person live life on their own terms

Job description

£13.38 per hour | Full-time | Hill House

“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

Nestled within expansive landscaped gardens, Hill House is a welcoming care home catering to the diverse needs of 24 adults with physical and learning disabilities. Situated a mere stroll away from the vibrant hub of Sandbach in Cheshire, residents enjoy convenient access to local amenities such as shops, pubs, and restaurants. The proximity to Sandbach Park and the Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve offers opportunities for serene outings in nature.

This is a full-time position, working 36 hours per week.
You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota

Typical shifts may include:

• Day shifts: 8am–8pm

Why you’ll love working here

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

• 28 days annual leave (20 days plus 8 bank holidays), increasing by 1 day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 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

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.

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.