Support Worker

Location

Bromley

Service name

Springfield

Closing date

Job type

Full-Time

Employment type

Permanent

Salary

£12.46 per hour

Support Worker *Female Only

£12.46 per hour | Part-time | Springfield | Bromley

Supporting disabled adults to live independent, fulfilling lives—with personalised care that focuses on what truly matters. 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

Springfield is a registered residential service in Bromley for adults with physical disabilities. It has four bungalows and six self-contained flats. The service supports people to live as independently as possible, helping people to maintain and build key life skills.

Your working hours

25 hours per week between the hours of 8am - 9pm. Shifts vary from 6 to 7.5 hours per day

Typical shifts may include:

8.00am - 4.00pm, 2.00pm - 9.00pm

You'll need to be flexible to work across 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 DBS Check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

From 1 December 2025 new enhancement rates of £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

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.

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