Community Support Worker - South Supported Living Service

The Cumbria County Council; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Discount schemes

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is hiring a Community Support Worker for the South Supported Living Service in Ulverston. This part-time role offers 2 x 23.25 hours weekly plus 21 hours, with an hourly rate of £14.14–£14.36 (rising to £14.89 after six months).

You will provide practical and emotional support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, assist with medication, personal care and daily living activities, and help residents live as independently as possible in their own

Qualifications

• Experience in care is not essential; full training will be provided.
• Relevant experience or transferable skills are beneficial.
• Ability to work with adults with learning disabilities or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication management and personal care.
• Support daily living activities and independence.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate nature

Communication skills

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 REQ00000020510 Date posted 28/10/2026 Application closing date Blank Location ULVERSTON Salary £14.14 - £14.36 per hour (£14.89including supplement - after 6 months) Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Attachments Blank

Community Support Worker - South Supported Living Service

Hourly Rate: £14.14 - £14.36 per hour (£14.89including supplement - after 6 months)

A market supplement of £0.53p per hour is currently being applied to this role and will be payable once you have been in post for 6 months.The Market Supplement will be applied to both your basic salary and to anyadditionalhours, uplifting the hourly rate to £14.89 per hour.

Location: Ulverston

Available Hours: 2 x 23.25 hours per week and 21 hours per week

Shifts may include earlies, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and Bank Holidays

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Would you like to be part of a friendly, dedicated team and make a real difference to someone’s life?

Our Supported Living services empower vulnerable adults, including people with learning disabilities and complex care needs, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and communities. We provide personalised support that is tailored to each individual’s goals, interests and aspirations.

As a Community Support Worker, you will build meaningful relationships and provide both practical and emotional support to help people live fulfilling lives. Your role may include assisting with medication, providing personal care, supporting daily living activities, and encouraging individuals to develop and maintain their independence.

Who we are looking for…

We're looking for people who share our values and are passionate about making a difference.

Whether you already have experience in care or are considering a new career path, we'd love to hear about what motivates you, your interests, and the values you can bring to our teams.

Previous care experience or qualifications are not essential, as full training and support will be provided. However, relevant experience, qualifications, or transferable skills can be beneficial, and we welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds.

If you're compassionate, caring, and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

We are currently operating in-person interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 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 offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.