Activities Worker

£12.46 per hour | Full Time, 35 hours per week | Livingston

“Every day brings something new, creative, and rewarding.”

That’s how our Activities Team describes their work. If you’re enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about making life brighter for others, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our Livingston service supports adults with disabilities in a warm, welcoming environment where every day is filled with opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate life. As an Activities Worker, you’ll bring energy and imagination to your role — helping residents enjoy meaningful experiences that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and fun.

From themed events and community outings to arts, crafts, and baking sessions, you’ll play a key part in making our service a vibrant and engaging place to live.

Your working hours

Full time – 35 hours per week, 5 days a week, including weekends and occasional evenings, depending on planned activities.

From 1 December 2025, enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will apply to:
 • Night working (8pm Monday – 7am Friday)
 • Weekend working (8pm Friday – 7am Monday)
(Enhancements do not apply to sleep-ins.)

Why you’ll love working here

We care about your wellbeing and growth, offering a fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
 • Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
 • Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and perks
 • Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
 • Health Cash Plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it
 • Career Development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
 • Free PVG check
 • Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver a range of engaging activities, tailored to residents’ interests and abilities
• Encourage participation and social connection through creativity, fun, and shared experiences
• Organise outings and events, ensuring everyone feels included and supported
• Bring ideas to life — from group baking sessions to themed parties or small social clubs
• Support residents to express themselves and discover new interests

No previous experience in activity work? That’s fine! We’ll give you all the support and training you need.
If you already have experience or creative talents to share — even better!

What helps you shine here

• A creative flair and passion for planning engaging activities
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A friendly, flexible, and enthusiastic approach
• Previous experience supporting people with disabilities (helpful, but not essential)
• A genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives

About Leonard Cheshire

We’re one of the UK’s highest-rated providers of care and supported living services – with 87% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by regulators.

For over 75 years, we’ve supported disabled people to live, learn, and work independently. Our goal is simple: to create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces that feel like home — where every person can live life on their own terms.

Ready to apply?

If you’re ready to start a role where your creativity and compassion truly matter, click Apply Now or contact resourcingteam@leonardcheshire.org for more information.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

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, and references will be obtained for all roles.