Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Support Worker (precious design studio)

£12.70 per hour | Part-time | Fulwood Avenue

Every day here brings little moments of magic and mini-miracles that remind us why our work matters. Our team describes the difference we make by how we support people to live life on their own terms.

A home, not just a service – our Fulwood Avenue supported living service is home to up to five adults with learning disabilities. The 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.

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 8 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 8 pm. Sleepovers: 10 pm to 7 am. You’ll need to be flexible to work across all shifts on weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Access up to 40% of your pay before payday (Stream)
• Free Blue Light Card: 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

• 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
• Help each person live life on their own terms

• Experience working with challenging behaviours and learning disabilities (essential)
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Personal care experience
• Genuine desire to help others and make a difference
• Driving licence preferred

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, providing 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.

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.