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Recruitment Open Day - Dumfries

Job details
Posting date: 07 July 2025
Salary: £12.7 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 August 2025
Location: DG2 7DH
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Leonard Cheshire
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 15606-54096

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Summary

Support Worker Recruitment Open Day – Dumfries.

Join Leonard Cheshire and make a real difference.

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can have a positive impact every day? Our services in Dumfries are growing, and we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team.

Come along to our Recruitment Open Day to find out more about the role, meet the team, and take part in on-the-spot interviews for suitable candidates.

Date: Thursday 28th August
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Location: 6 Atkinson Road, Troqueer, Dumfries, DG2 7DH

What to expect:

• Bring your CV for review
• Chat with our team and learn what it’s like to work at Leonard Cheshire
• Find out more about the Support Worker role and our services
• Suitable candidates may be interviewed on the spot (please bring proof of your Right to Work in the UK, as this will be required if successful)

Our Support Workers play a vital role in helping individuals with disabilities live independently. This includes support with personal care, medication, day-to-day routines, and community activities. Driving is desirable, and shift patterns may include early and back shifts, as well as occasional sleepovers.

Why choose Leonard Cheshire?

• Full training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Access to Wagestream (early access to pay), health plans, and a Blue Light Card
• A supportive team environment and a meaningful, people focused role – plus much more

Interested?

Apply via this advert to register your interest or for more information contact rachel.mclelland@leonardcheshire.org.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

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. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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