Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) - CMB1838e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as Community Support Workers, providing essential care within Disability and Mental Health Services. This role involves personal and emotional support to vulnerable adults, with opportunities for training and skills development. The position requires a driving license and offers competitive hourly pay while making a significant impact on individuals' lives.

Qualifications

• No experience or qualifications necessary to start.
• Friendly and compassionate individuals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals' wellbeing through physical and emotional care.
• Assist with medication and personal care.
• Encourage independence for service users.

Skills

Compassion

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health)

Location: Supported Living, North Team - Covering Carlisle

Salary: £13.47 per hour

Hours: 37 Hours

This post is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the personal care needs of the service users.

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate individuals to join our Care Services Cumberland North Team as Community Support Workers (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant), providing support within our Disability and Mental Health Services.

About Supported Living (DMH)

Supported Living empowers vulnerable adults, including those with learning disabilities or complex care needs, to access personalized support to live independently. Staff work with individuals to build life skills, guided by their interests and priorities.

About The Role

As a Community Support Worker, you will support individuals' wellbeing through physical and emotional care, assist with medication, personal care, and encourage independence.

No experience or qualifications are necessary to start. We provide fully paid training and development. If you have experience, you can advance your career with us. We offer opportunities to develop and build your skills.

If you are friendly, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

This role requires a driving licence.

DBS Check

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check. It involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply.

Application

We look forward to hearing from you!