Why join Leonard Cheshire
Make a difference every day
At Leonard Cheshire, we believe in a society where every person is equally valued. When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you’re becoming part of a movement that empowers disabled people to live as they choose.
Whether you're supporting residents in our care homes, driving operational excellence, or contributing to our charitable mission, your work will have real impact.
What We Offer
Purpose-driven work We’re one of the UK’s leading disability charities, with a proud history and a bold vision for the future. Every role at Leonard Cheshire contributes to improving lives and promoting independence.
Inclusive culture
We are an accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, recognised by the Department for Work and Pensions. This means:
- We actively seek to recruit and retain disabled people.
- We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- We proudly display the Disability Confident Leader symbol, showing our commitment to equality and inclusion.
- We also offer disability leave for employees with a disability, including paid time off for appointments or time away to focus on well-being.
Wellbeing and support
Employee Assistance Programme
All employees have access to a free, confidential 24-hour support service, offering:
- Professional counselling (face-to-face, telephone, or online)
- Financial and legal advice from qualified consultants
- Medical advice from registered nurses
- Wellbeing tools via the Health Gateway
Flexible working
We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between personal and professional life. Whether it’s childcare, caring responsibilities, or lifestyle choices, we’re committed to exploring flexible options wherever possible.
While flexibility may vary depending on the nature of the role, we aim to support our employees in finding working arrangements that suit their individual circumstances and help them thrive.
Pay, benefits and recognition
Pay
We offer fair and competitive pay packages, regularly benchmarked against the sector.
Benefits
From day one, you’ll have access to a growing range of standard and voluntary benefits, including:
- Health Plan (subject to eligibility):
- Dental and optical cover
- Personal accident cover
- GP advice line, counselling, medical and legal advice
- Shopping discounts, gym membership, cinema tickets
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on bikes and accessories via Evans Cycles Ride2Work.
- Season Ticket Loans: Annual travel ticket support for commuting.
- Pension Scheme: Partnered with Aviva to help you plan for the future.
Time off and leave
- Annual Leave: Generous entitlement that increases with service. You can also buy or sell leave to suit your lifestyle.
- Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave: Enhanced pay and support, subject to eligibility.
- Sickness Absence Scheme: Available based on service length.
- Disability Leave: Paid time off for appointments or well-being support.
Recognition and culture
Building a culture of recognition
We celebrate success across the organisation through our internal platform, Viva Engage, where employees share achievements and shout-outs.
Employee Recognition Awards
We host an annual celebration to honour outstanding contributions, with prizes and plenty of fun.
Long Service Awards
We say thank you to loyal team members with gifts and recognition for their continued commitment.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, Leonard Cheshire offers a welcoming, supportive environment where you can thrive.