£12.46 per hour | Full-time / Part-time | Benholme - Burneside, Nr Kendal

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work in a specialist supported living environment supporting individuals with complex behaviours and expressive communication needs? If so, we want to hear from you! Join a dedicated team delivering tailored care and meaningful social inclusion in a beautiful community setting.

“Providing a choice base, with an opportunity, which creates inclusion. ”

That’s how one of our team describes this role and 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 Benholme Supported Living service is home to three adults with learning disabilities. This opportunity involves working closely with all three residents with complex behaviours of concern, providing tailored positive behaviour support. You will form part of our dedicated team, delivering specialist care with a strong focus on person-centred support and development.

Described as the 'Gateway to the Lakes', Kendal provides an ideal and picturesque setting to support and integrate our service users in the community. Burneside, only a short commute from Kendal, is where our Benholme service is based.

Your working hours

We offer both full-time and part-time hours. You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Typical shifts include:

• Day shifts: Flexibility required between the hours of 7am - 10pm 

Why you’ll love working here

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

• Enhanced pay: 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).
• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Wagestream: 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, enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour apply to 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.

Due to the location and the requirements of this role, a full UK manual driving licence is essential.

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?

If you’re ready to start a role where your work truly matters, click Apply Now.

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.