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Remarkable!
A remarkable career and remarkable rewards
Support worker roles available with an immediate interview
No experience required
Excellent pay and benefits for care in Cheshire
Full Time or Part Time roles available

Supporting

those with complex needs
including learning disabilities
and autism.

Growth

through social,
leisure and practical skills.

Huge range

of educational programmes
to prepare for the future.

7 days ago

🐾🌟 Adventure Alert! Yesterday, our fabulous trio explored Peak Wildlife Park, where fun met furry friends! 🐻💤 While the Polar Bears decided to lounge around (honestly, relatable!), one of the people we support purchased Wolf teddy he named Lorraine! 🐺💕 After a busy day of wallaby feeding and wildlife wonder, he was out like a light the moment we hit the road—snuggling with his new bestie! 😴❤️ Who knew wild days could be so exhausting? #parklife #TeddyTales #wildatheart ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

🎊 Enter Our Exclusive Text Raffle and Win Big! 🎁 Don't miss out on this chance to win 3 VIP tickets to The Knights Lounge at the Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton match on April 19th at 3pm! Text "WIN" to 70215 to enter! Each entry is a donation of £5, and you can choose up to 4 entries per mobile phone number. Each text message sent to the short code number will be charged at the standard network rate, plus the cost of any donation you choose to make. Don't miss out on this incredible VIP experience! Good luck! Draw closes on March 30th at 23:00. Terms and conditions for the draw:ow.ly/8Muq50VbTZz ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Check out this amazing video created by a talented 15-year-old student during his work experience with us! 🎥 At Day Opportunities, our remarkable staff and the incredible people we support came together to learn how to create delicious savoury kebabs. 🍢✨ Witness the joy, creativity, and teamwork that make JD's a truly special place! Let's celebrate their hard work and delicious r#community##inspirationn#dayopportunitiesortunities ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🌍💜 Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible women in our lives—mothers, daughters, sisters, and our dedicated staff. Your strength and resilience inspire us every day. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to empowering others. Together, we rise! #IWD2023 #EmpowerWomen 💪✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🎉✨ We’re bursting with pride! 🌟 We've entered the Dimensions "Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards 2025" not once, but TWICE! 🏆💪 First up, our incredible United People’s Council is making waves! And don't miss out on our fab radio station, David Lewis Live! 🎙️ Tune in here: ow.ly/Oibh50VaUti. Let’s make some noise for change! 📣💙 #Awards2025 #VoicesOfOne #CommunityPower ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🎉 Win Big with Our Exclusive Text Raffle! 🎉🔥 Enter NOW for a chance to win 3 VIP tickets to The Knights Lounge at the Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton match on April 19th at 3pm! 🏟️⚽📲 Text "WIN" to 70215 to enter! Each entry is a donation of £5, and you can choose up to 4 entries per mobile phone number. Each text message sent to the short code number will be charged at the standard network rate, plus the cost of any donation you choose to make.🚀 Don't miss out on this incredible VIP experience! Good luck! 🍀⏰ Draw closes on March 30th at 23:00.📜 Terms and conditions for the draw:ow.ly/8Muq50VbTZz#ManUtd #Wolves #Football #Raffle #VIPExperience #TheKnightsLounge ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🌟Dive into the deliciousness of St. David’s Day at Chimneys! 🎉 Our lovely residents savoured a taste of Wales with some mouthwatering Welsh food! 🥳 A HUGE shoutout to our amazing staff for serving up smiles and scrumptious dishes! Cheers to good food, great company, and all things Cymru! 🧀❤️ #StDavidsDay #WalesInOurHearts ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🥞Happy Pancake Day!🥞 our occupational therapists have been spreading joy in our residential houses yesterday by sharing the art of pancake making with our residents! It’s been fabulous and delicious day filled with laughter learning and of course plenty of flipping!!! #occupationaltherapy ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

🌄 Ready for a challenge that will take your breath away—literally? Join us on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge! ⚡️ On 12th July 2025, conquer the stunning heights of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough in one epic day. Covering 24 miles with over 1,700m ascent, this adventure starts and ends in Horton-in-Ribblesdale.📅 Registration fee: £45 | 💪 Minimum sponsorship: £240Are you up for the adventure of a lifetime? Email us at fundraising@davidlewis.org.uk for more details!#yorkshire3peaks #globaladventurechallenges #TrekForACause 🥾🥇 ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

We were thrilled to welcome Melanie Sproston, CEO of Cheshire Community Foundation, to our charity today! It was a pleasure for Mel to meet the incredible individuals we support and staff. Sarah Johnson, who heads up Fundraising, and John Heritage, our Chief Executive, really enjoyed discussing future partnership opportunities. 🤝 #cheshirecommunity #CollaborationForChange ... See MoreSee Less
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David Lewis provides outstanding education, residential, day opportunities, medical and therapeutic support for people with learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism.

David Lewis – an Employer of Choice

Support Worker (Care)
£18,936 to £20,562
(assuming 1 in 3 weekends worked)

Comprehensive Benefits

Let’s help you get to where you need to go…

Adult
Residential Care

Adult
Day
Opportunities

School
and College

Work with us

Why choose David Lewis?

We differentiate ourselves through the quality of our staff, our specialist facilities and the range of treatments and therapies that we deliver.

Meet the Executive Team

Meet the Trustees

Events:

What is happening?

Here’s a selection of the latest news stories around David Lewis

Royal Visit Celebrates important new development at David Lewis in its 120th year: Empowering Lives, Inspiring Futures

David Lewis in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, received a special visit from its Patron today, Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Duchess of Edinburgh, on a day that marked a significant milestones for the charity. As part of her visit, the Duchess officially opened a new College building, providing additional space for our already established college to provide comprehensive and person centred special education for young people with special educational needs aged 19 upwards, empowering them to reach their full potential and strive towards their aspirations.
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David Lewis Marks 120 Years of supporting people with additional needs at Arley Hall Celebration

David Lewis continued with its 120th Anniversary celebrations at the home of one of its Patrons, Arley Hall on Tuesday, 19th November 2024 with a drinks party for key partners, supporters, current and former Trustees and other distinguished guests including HM Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire Lady Alex Redmond, accompanied by her husband Sir Phil Redmond.
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David Lewis Receives Prestigious Chief Nurse Adult Social Care – Team Award

On the 23rd of May, David Lewis, a leading charity dedicated to providing outstanding support for individuals with complex needs, was awarded the highly prestigious 'Chief Nurse Adult Social Care - Team Award'.
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Explore David Lewis, located in the heart of Cheshire

Witness the captivating views and serene surroundings in this stunning drone footage.

See our great facilities

Click on the map below to watch a short video or see photos of each area.

Education at David Lewis

Retail
Pathways

Animal Care
Pathways

Land Based
Pathways

Do you want a rewarding role?

Find out what roles are available at David Lewis and you could make a difference.

Keep in touch!

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Bradley's Story

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Bradley's Story

My life at JD‘s good short and easy right? but it’s more than just good. When I first started at JD‘s I was really nervous and embarrassed and shy a lot, but then after I began to talk to my friends and staff I began to realise I have friends, people who would want to listen.

Read Bradley's Story

Meet the Executive Committee

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Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
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John Borthwick
Founder & CEO
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Jane Bill
Founder & CEO

Fundraising – How do your donations make a difference?

Corporate or personal, your donations make a huge impact.

Responsible gambling

If you would like more information on responsible gambling, there are some websites you can visit:

www.responsiblegamblingtrust.org.uk

www.gamcare.org.uk

Or you can contact the gambling support network, GamCare, confidentially on 0808 802 0133.

David Lewis does not promote the lottery to children under the age of 18. David Lewis has implemented the following procedures to prevent children under the age of 18 years old taking part in the lottery:

  • The minimum age for play is detailed on our website
  • Children under the age of 18 are flagged on our database
  • Where possible we check our database to ensure persons are above the legal age limit before data is supplied for the use of a lottery.