Support Worker

Full time and Part time hours available. We are looking for a candidate that can work between 22-37.5 hours per week.

Days shifts available- 0700 - 1430, 1430 - 2200, 0700 - 1900, 1000 - 2200.

Basic hourly rate - £10.90 per hour, up to £11.90 per hour with enhancement.

A night enhancement of £1.00 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Thursday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend enhancement of £1.00 per hour will be paid from 8pm Friday to 7am Monday (this does not apply to sleep-ins).

The Moorings we have 12 independent living flats based in the centre of Garstang, Preston. Our tenants enjoy an independent lifestyle. We Support them to live a sociable and fulfilled life of their choosing whether that be attending crafting events, physical activities such as swimming, shopping lunches out. Cinema trips are a regular occurrence as well.

Enjoy making life happen for a living as a Healthcare Assistant. There’s no better feeling than supporting people to live the life they want. And it’s what you’ll do every day here at Leonard Cheshire.

As a Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant with Leonard Cheshire you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.

Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!

Driving is desirable for this role.

As well as competitive pay, we offer a great range of employee rewards such as Wagestream (coming soon! Access earned pay before pay day), free Blue Light card and discounts for high street retailers, free DBS check, generous annual leave, contributory pension scheme, excellent training programmes relevant to your role and so much more!

This is a career to be proud of, in an organisation that cares about its people as much as its residents. Explore more about everything we offer and apply now.

If this sounds of interest to you, please contact Ketan.patel@leonardcheshire.org / 07834107791 for further details.

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.

* Sponsorship is not available for this role*

* No agencies please *