Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire is recruiting a Support Worker at Chipstead Lake, a care home in Chipstead, near Sevenoaks for 22 disabled adults.

What you'd do:

• Support residents with daily living, including personal care, meals and medication
• Use a person-centred approach that encourages independence
• Go with residents to appointments, events and community activities
• Keep clear and accurate records

What they ask for:

• A warm, friendly and empathetic manner and a real wish to help others
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork
• Care experience is helpful but not essential, as training is provided
• You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK (the employer states visa sponsorship is not available)

Hours: permanent, full time (36 hours, 2 or 3 nights a week) and part time or occasional hours available, on a rota of days (8am to 8pm) and nights (8pm to 8am). Pay is £13.38 per hour, with an extra £1.00 per hour for nights and weekends (not sleep-ins). Closing date: 14 December 2026.

The employer lists 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, Stream (access up to 40% of your pay before payday), a free Blue Light Card, a contributory pension with life cover, a health cash plan, apprenticeships and qualifications, a free DBS check and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Apply directly on Leonard Cheshire's website using the button on this page.