Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire

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Loughborough, Leicestershire
£12.82 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

7 hours ago

£12.82 per hour | Occasional Hours | King Street

"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

Our King Street service is home to eighteen 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.

Your working hours

We offer full-time, part-time and occasional hours.

Day Shifts: 7:30am - 7:30pm, 7:30am - 1:30pm, 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Night Shifts: 7:30pm - 7:30am

You'll need to be flexible to work 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

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

We're one of the UK's highest-rated providers of care and supported living services - with 87% of our services rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by regulators.

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.

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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

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.
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

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