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Registered Nurse

Job in Penzance, Cornwall, TR18, England, UK
Listing for: Leonard Cheshire
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-27
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22.2 GBP Hourly GBP 22.20 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
£22.20 per hour | Full-time | Nights | St Teresa's

This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, making a difference to so many lives, to enjoy independence and fulfilment.

A home, not just a service

St Teresa's provides personalised support for up to 27 disabled adults. We would really love to hear from you if you have sound nursing skills, committed to a person-centred approach and an understanding of safeguarding requirements.

Your working hours

Our Registered Nurses work 12-hour night shifts from 7:30pm–8:00am.
You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

What you’ll do

As a Registered Nurse with Leonard Cheshire, you will be responsible and accountable for providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support to our customers as outlined Person Centred Plans. You will order and administer medication, ensure safe storage and record all information in accordance with internal procedures and NMC guidelines.

Effectively leading a team of support staff, you will ensure the smooth and efficient management of the shift. You will prioritise and plan, delegating relevant activities for the support team, ensuring the needs of our customers are met within a safe and caring environment.

You will support ongoing assessments, observing any changes in health and well-being. You will ensure that records are maintained in a timely way and support customers with physical care, personal hygiene needs and daily tasks.

Why you’ll love working here

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

* 33 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays

* Stream:
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:
We’ve got you covered!

* Employee Assistance Programme:
Support when you need it most, plus so much more!

Pay enhancement: £1.00 per hour will 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 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 are amongst the highest-rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’ by regulators.

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. We’re proud to create welcoming, safe and empowering spaces that feel like home.

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 (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision
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