Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) - CMB1838e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking compassionate Community Support Workers to provide care in supported living settings for individuals with disability and mental health needs. This is a full-time position offering fully paid training, supportive team environment, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Fully paid training and development

Qualifications

• Friendly, compassionate, and eager to make a difference.
• Driving license required.
• No experience or qualifications necessary to start.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals' wellbeing through physical and emotional care.
• Assist with medication and personal care.
• Encourage independence in supported living.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ00000018457 | Date posted 09/06/2025 | Application closing date: N/A | Location: CARLISLE | Salary: £13.47 per hour | Contractual hours: 37 | Basis: Full time

Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) - CMB1838e

Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health)

Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) - Carlisle

Location(s): Supported Living, North Team – Covering Carlisle

Salary: £13.47 per hour

Available 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 and care 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 in their own homes. 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. You may assist with medication, personal care, and encourage independence.

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

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

This role requires a driving license.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

Please note: This role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offense for barred individuals to apply for roles involving unsupervised work with adults.