Resident and carer reading book

Work with us

Our mission is to ensure disabled people have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose. We are always on the look out for talented and committed individuals to join our team and we offer a wide range of careers across different departments and locations.

Resident at Arnold House in Kitchen

Why work for us?

For more than 70 years, we have championed the rights of disabled people. We open doors to opportunity and break down barriers that deny disabled people their basic rights.

Resident and carer laughing together

What will you be doing?

Wherever you are, you could be supporting people in our services with assistive technology or be working on a national campaign to raise awareness of the issues impacting disabled people.

A carer does art and colouring in with a resident

What's it like?

We have great people working for us and we're always looking for ways to improve. We ensure a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that you can be proud to be part of.

Our values

We are the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people.

Our founder, Leonard Cheshire, laid the foundations of our work today in May 1948, when he took a dying man into his home and nursed him by himself. From these roots, we have led the way in establishing effective ways of supporting disabled people, currently reaching over 20,000 disabled people over our global operations.

Essie laughing with friends at one of our day centres

Change takes commitment

Working to ensure a better world for disabled people is rewarding but we can't make that change without empowering you. These are some of the ways we support you to succeed.

Gregor in the office smiling

Disability Confident leaders

We are an accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident is a government campaign that works with employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure disabled people fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

Saritha, a person we have supported through our International work in Bangalore, India

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We want to attract and develop employees regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status, or any other aspect of  diversity. A diverse workplace is a thriving workplace and we constantly push to go further.

Michelle working at the Social Bean

Flexible working

Flexible working is more than a policy - it’s a commitment to how we can support a good balance between your personal and professional life. We’re well aware of how this positively impacts our employees and we are committed to supporting you in any way we can.

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Learning and development

Learning and development starts from day one. We are committed to employee development, and can offer accredited qualifications through the apprenticeship levy and other funding. Our Learning and Development Advisors are on hand to help you every step of the way to further your career development.

Time for a rewarding career change?

Help us change the world for disabled people.

We've got roles in a variety of areas. You could be supporting the development of an international programme, enriching the lives of customers or working on a national campaign.

Care and support

Our care and support staff provide a high level of support to the people in our services. With 90% of our services rated 'good' or 'outstanding' with regulators, it's clear we have some of the best carers supporting our customers and we want to see more talented carers join us.

Office

There are a range of office roles within our organisation. You could be working in HR, finance, procurement, marketing and fundraising, facilities, and more. You could be helping us recruit the talent for our future, developing national campaigns, and more to support our mission to be a global pan-disability partner.

Professional services

If you're a registered nurse, physiotherapist, or another clinical care professional, we have a range of opportunities for you. We look for those who can provide the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support while promoting independence and choice.

Celebrating diversity

Our Staff Networks are run by staff, for staff. They provide a supportive environment for discussion, networking and learning. Together, colleagues across the organisation drive change for a more inclusive workplace.  

 

Each network hosts meetings, campaigns and events to raise awareness and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Disability Employee Network 

The Disability Employee Network (DEN) seeks to champion and amplify the voices of all disabled employees.  

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Network

The Cultural Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) Network celebrates cultural diversity and promotes inclusion. It’s a community for colleagues from diverse ethnic backgrounds as well as those colleagues who have a positive interest in driving forward racial equality at Leonard Cheshire.

Women’s Network

The Women’s Network promotes gender equality and celebrates all women across the organisation.

Pride Network

The Pride Network works to promote the rights of those identifying as LGBTQI+ to live and work free from discrimination and celebrate their diversity.