Job Description

12.82 per hour | Part-time | Bradbury House

"Every day is different - from planning activities to seeing someone enjoy a new experience, it's incredibly rewarding." That's how one of our Activities Workers describes their role. If you're compassionate, creative, and ready to help people live life to the fullest, we'd love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Bradbury House is a unique and exceptional nursing facility catering to 24 individuals with a diverse range of complex physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Our residents may have conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) resulting from accidents or strokes, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, and more. The home boasts an array of amenities and services, including access to the local community, a sensory garden and room, beauty therapy options, pet therapy, and a rich variety of engaging activities. Bradbury House is only care home in the area for young people with complex physical disabilities and maintaining a person-centred approach. Our welcoming and homely environment, diverse activities, and the presence of a highly skilled and dedicated team further distinguish Bradbury House as a top choice for individuals seeking comprehensive care and support in the region.

Your working hours

This is a part-time role working 21 hours per week across a minimum of 4 days, with flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota. You may also be asked to assist with on-call duties to support the smooth running of the service.

We'll work with you to agree a pattern that suits both the needs of the service and you.

Why you'll love working here

As well as supporting your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:

28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days) Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips Career development: Opportunities for recognised qualifications and training Free DBS check Employee Assistance Programme - support when you need it most
Enhanced pay: 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

Plan, organise, and deliver social and recreational activities that enhance daily living Support customers to explore new hobbies, interests, and outings Act as escort/driver for outings when required Work with volunteers and other team members to ensure inclusive, person-centred experiences Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements Promote independence, choice, and wellbeing for each customer

What helps you shine here

Experience in activities or social care roles, supporting people with disabilities Level 2 Activities qualification (or working towards) advantageous Full, clean driving licence if driving is required Flexible, creative, and compassionate approach Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

About Leonard Cheshire

We are one of the UK's most respected providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated 'good' or 'very good' by regulators. Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Ready to apply?

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post. References will be obtained for

all roles.