Support Worker
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.70 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | G13 4AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leonard Cheshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 227 |
Summary
£12.70 per hour | Part-time | Fulwood Avenue
“Every day here brings little moments of magic—mini-miracles that remind us why our work matters. That’s how our team describes the difference they make. If you’re warm, kind, and passionate about helping others live life on their own terms, we’d love to hear from you.”
A home, not just a service
Our Fulwood Avenue supported living service is home to up to five adults with learning 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
Part-time - 30 hours per week (6 hour shifts - 5 days per week) Sleepovers are required in addition to your 6-hour shifts.
Shifts include: 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8pm
Sleepovers: 10pm to 7am
You’ll need to be flexible to work across all shifts on weekdays and 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 PVG membership
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support
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
What helps you shine here
• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Experience working with challenging behaviours and learning disabilities (essential)
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
• Driving licence is preferred
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.
“Every day here brings little moments of magic—mini-miracles that remind us why our work matters. That’s how our team describes the difference they make. If you’re warm, kind, and passionate about helping others live life on their own terms, we’d love to hear from you.”
A home, not just a service
Our Fulwood Avenue supported living service is home to up to five adults with learning 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
Part-time - 30 hours per week (6 hour shifts - 5 days per week) Sleepovers are required in addition to your 6-hour shifts.
Shifts include: 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8pm
Sleepovers: 10pm to 7am
You’ll need to be flexible to work across all shifts on weekdays and 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 PVG membership
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support
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
What helps you shine here
• Warm, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Experience working with challenging behaviours and learning disabilities (essential)
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
• Driving licence is preferred
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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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.