Support Workers

Leonard Cheshire - Cheshire House; Inverness; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training provided

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire - Cheshire House Inverness is seeking caring individuals to support adults with disabilities in a home-like setting. You will assist with daily living tasks, help maintain independence, and accompany residents to appointments and events.

No prior care experience? Training will be provided. Flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota is required to join our warm, supportive team.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience? Training provided during induction.
• Flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.
• Warm, friendly, empathetic attitude essential.
• Personal care experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily living tasks such as personal care, mealtimes, and medications.
• Encourage independence through a person-centred approach.
• Accompany people to appointments, events, and community activities.
• Help each person live life on their own terms.

Skills

Warm, friendly, and empathetic

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to work weekends

Genuine desire to help others

Job description

Our Cheshire House Inverness service is home to up to sixteen adults with physical disabilities. 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.

• 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
• 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.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota

• 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.