Support Worker Female Only

2 months ago


Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom Leonard Cheshire Full time

*Please note, applicants must be located in the Inverness area or have reliable transportation to commute to the workplace. We do not offer sponsorship for this role*

Join our dynamic team at Cheshire House

We are currently seeking an individual to become an integral part of a small team, dedicated to helping a young lady access various activities and the broader community. If you have a passion for outdoor adventures and swimming, this is the perfect fit for you. While having a driver's license is a plus, it's not mandatory.

The role entails working 19 hours per week, starting at 10 am over five days. This typically consists of four 4-hour shifts and one 3-hour shift.

Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:

  • Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
  • Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
  • Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
  • Maintain up to date and accurate records.

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
  • Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
  • Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
  • Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

  • Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
  • Free Blue Light Card.
  • Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
  • Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
  • Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
  • Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
  • Free PVG check.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and so much more

Apply online or contact us on to speak with Hephzi, Lisa-Marie, or Leslie for further information.

*Because of the personal services provided an occupational requirement applies to this post, under the Equality Act 2010*


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