Support Worker - Help Others Live Life on Their Terms

Leonard Cheshire; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pay advance option

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire’s Benholme Supported Living service in Kendal is seeking caring individuals to help adults with learning disabilities live life on their own terms. We offer both full-time and part-time hours across varied shifts, with training provided for all new carers.

Join our welcoming team, where you’ll support daily living, encourage independence, and accompany residents to activities while keeping accurate records. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience? We’ll give you all the training you need.

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

Warm, friendly, empathetic

Willingness to work flexibly

Good communication and teamwork

Experience supporting individuals with

valid UK manual driving licence

Job description

Leonard Cheshire’s Benholme Supported Living service in Kendal is seeking caring individuals to help adults with learning disabilities live life on their own terms. We offer both full-time and part-time hours across varied shifts, with training provided for all new carers.

Join our welcoming team, where you’ll support daily living, encourage independence, and accompany residents to activities while keeping accurate records. A driving licence is essential.