At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and deliver personalised care plans while supervising a team of care staff.
- Company: Leonard Cheshire has over 75 years of experience in supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday plus a health cash plan and access to up to 40% of your pay before payday.
- Other info: Flexible shifts include both day and night options, with enhanced pay for nights and weekends.
- Why this job: Make a difference every day by empowering adults with physical disabilities.
- Qualifications: NMC registered nurse is essential; experience in disability care is advantageous.
The predicted salary is between 22.2 - 22.2 £ per hour.
22.20 per hour | Occasional Hours | Days & Nights | St Teresa's
It's not just nursing; it's making a difference every single day. That's how one of our nurses describes their role.
A home, not just a service. Our St Teresa's service supports adults with physical disabilities. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, welcoming and empowering environment where every day brings new opportunities, whether that's celebrating a personal milestone, supporting a medical need, or helping someone achieve more independence.
You’ll need to be flexible to cover annual leave and sickness. Typical shifts may include:
- Day shifts: 7:30am - 8pm, 7:30am - 2pm, 1:30pm - 8pm
- Night shifts: 7:30pm - 8am
We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the service and your availability.
Why you’ll love working here:
- 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
- Access up to 40% of your pay before payday!
- Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits
- Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover
- Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
- Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
- Free DBS check
- 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).
What you’ll do:
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care plans
- Lead, supervise and support a team of care staff
- Administer and manage medicines safely
- Provide nursing support in line with NMC guidelines and best practice
- Monitor health and wellbeing, responding quickly to any changes
- Support daily living tasks, promoting independence, dignity and choice
- Liaise with families, health professionals and other agencies
- Maintain accurate records and comply with all regulatory requirements
Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, you’ll receive full induction, training, and ongoing professional development.
What helps you shine here:
- NMC registered nurse (essential)
- A caring, empathetic and professional approach
- Good leadership, communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call
- Experience in disability, residential or complex care nursing (advantageous but not essential)
About Leonard Cheshire:
We exist to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live their life fully, regardless of the complexity of their care needs. Established over 75 years ago, we provide specialist support across residential care, supported living and respite services. Our teams work with people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities. Our goal is simple: to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible, with real choice and control over their lives.
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.
Night Registered Nurse - Care Home in Penzance employer: Leonard Cheshire
Leonard Cheshire is dedicated to helping individuals with complex care needs live independently. Located at St Teresa's, they offer a supportive environment with a focus on personal development and well-being. Employees benefit from a contributory pension scheme and a free Blue Light Card for discounts.
