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Support Worker
| Posting date: | 22 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 November 2025 |
| Location: | IV3 5NE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 69 |
Summary
£12.90 per hour | Full Time / Part Time / Occasional Hours | Cheshire House – Inverness
Join Our Caring Team in Inverness!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Look no further! Our residential service in Cheshire House, Inverness, is expanding — and we want you to be part of our incredible team.
A Home, Not Just a Service
Nestled on the banks of the River Ness and surrounded by beautiful parkland, Cheshire House Inverness is home to adults with disabilities. Within walking distance of the city centre, our home offers a warm, welcoming environment that truly feels like family — relaxed, supportive, and focused on the people who live here. Every day brings moments to celebrate, from small steps toward independence to shared laughter over mealtimes.
Your Working Hours
We offer flexible options to suit your lifestyle — whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or occasional hours.
Shift patterns vary between 7:30am and 11:00pm, and flexibility to work weekends as part of a rota is essential.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
• 30 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 35 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 PVG check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support
What You’ll Do
• Support individuals 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 provide all the training you need.
What Helps You Shine Here
• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Creative and flexible attitude to supporting customers and families
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Personal care experience is helpful but not essential
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota when require
Whether you’re experienced or 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 supported 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?
If you’re ready to start a role where your work truly matters, click Apply Now.
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.
Join Our Caring Team in Inverness!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Look no further! Our residential service in Cheshire House, Inverness, is expanding — and we want you to be part of our incredible team.
A Home, Not Just a Service
Nestled on the banks of the River Ness and surrounded by beautiful parkland, Cheshire House Inverness is home to adults with disabilities. Within walking distance of the city centre, our home offers a warm, welcoming environment that truly feels like family — relaxed, supportive, and focused on the people who live here. Every day brings moments to celebrate, from small steps toward independence to shared laughter over mealtimes.
Your Working Hours
We offer flexible options to suit your lifestyle — whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or occasional hours.
Shift patterns vary between 7:30am and 11:00pm, and flexibility to work weekends as part of a rota is essential.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
• 30 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 35 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 PVG check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support
What You’ll Do
• Support individuals 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 provide all the training you need.
What Helps You Shine Here
• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Creative and flexible attitude to supporting customers and families
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Personal care experience is helpful but not essential
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota when require
Whether you’re experienced or 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 supported 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?
If you’re ready to start a role where your work truly matters, click Apply Now.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About 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.