Support Worker


Company:	Leonard Cheshire
Salary:	from £13.55 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Dumfries, DG1 4QX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

£13.55 per hour | Part-time hours | Charnwood Gardens - Dumfries

“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

Our Charnwood Gardens service is home to 7 adults living in their own tenancy. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.

Why you’ll love working here

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

30 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 35 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 PVG Membership

Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

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

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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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.