Job Description
£12.46 per hour | Occasional Hours (most weeks have hours available) | Bradbury House | Crook - County Durham
“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
Set in the market town of Crook, our purpose-built Bradbury House service is home to twenty-five adults with physical disabilities. Bradbury House is rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and the team have secured this by providing the highest standards of care to our service users.
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.
Your working hours
We offer occasional hours. This is to support the business, covering sickness and holidays... Though most weeks we have hours available, so if you want to top up your income this could be the perfect choice for you.
Typical shifts may include:
• Day shifts: [e.g. 7am – 1pm, 8am – 2pm]
• Afternoon/evening shifts: [e.g. 1pm – 7pm, 2pm – 8pm]
• Full Day shifts: [e.g. 7am – 7pm, 8am – 8pm]
• Waking Night shifts
Why you’ll love working here
As well as supporting your wellbeing and career development, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
- Enhanced pay: £1.50 extra per hour (8pm–7am) and £2.00 extra (weekend days)*
- 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
*We are currently under consultation proposing a change to the enhancement rates paid. If the proposal is accepted, from 1 December 2025 new enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will apply to weekend working only (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?
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.
Salary
Leonard Cheshire is a leading UK charity dedicated to supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work independently, with dignity and choice. For over 70 years, the organisation has been breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion through care services, employment programmes, advocacy, and global partnerships. Working at Leonard Cheshire means joining a purpose-driven, inclusive team that values diversity, empowers staff, and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. With flexible working, strong learning and development support, and a culture rooted in compassion and respect, it’s a place where your work genuinely changes lives and contributes to a fairer, more accessible world.