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Leonard Cheshire

Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire is hiring a Support Worker. It pays £13-£14/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Leonard Cheshire.

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  • On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include personal care, communication and empathy.
  • Level classifies it as a junior role.
  • Level lists 105 other open roles at Leonard Cheshire.
  • The role was posted within the past week.

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Provide compassionate daily support and care for adults with physical and learning disabilities at Hill House.

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£13.38 per hour | Full-time | Hill House

“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

Nestled within expansive landscaped gardens, Hill House is a welcoming care home catering to the diverse needs of 24 adults with physical and learning disabilities. Situated a mere stroll away from the vibrant hub of Sandbach in Cheshire, residents enjoy convenient access to local amenities such as shops, pubs, and restaurants. The proximity to Sandbach Park and the Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve offers opportunities for serene outings in nature.

Your working hours

This is a full-time position, working 36 hours per week.
You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota

Typical shifts may include:
• Day shifts: 8am–8pm

Why you’ll love working here

As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 28 days annual leave (20 days plus 8 bank holidays), increasing by 1 day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 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

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.


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How we rate this

Support Worker at Leonard Cheshire rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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  1. Tell me about a project where personal care was part of your work. What did you do?
  2. Tell me about a project where communication was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where empathy was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where record keeping was part of your work. What did you do?

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