Lead Support (The Gables, Whitehaven) CMB2658e

Cumberland Council; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Gables Residential Home in Whitehaven is seeking a Lead Support Worker to join the team on a permanent basis, 21 hours per week, paid at £16.89 per hour. You will help residents with daily living, personal care and activities, under supervision, to promote independence and wellbeing.

As a Lead, you’ll work closely with supervisors and health professionals to ensure a safe, engaging environment and strong community partnerships, supporting residents to live the life they choose.

Qualifications

• DBS check required, Enhanced level with Adults Barred List
• Support responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance and helping residents stay active and independent
• Ability to work with supervision and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care promoting independence, choice and wellbeing
• Support with personal care and medication as needed
• Engage with residents and community activities to enhance quality of life

Job description

DBS Checks

If you’re someone who loves helping others live well, we’d be delighted to welcome you to The Gables Residential Home, Whitehaven as a Lead Support Worker at 21 hours per week on a Permanent basis, paid at £16.89 per hour.

At The Gables, you’ll build genuine connections with the people you support. As a Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant), you’ll play an important part in helping older adults enjoy their later years, whether that's through offering emotional reassurance, supporting with personal care or medication, or encouraging people to stay active, independent, and well. Every day is about helping someone live the life they choose.

As a Lead Support Worker, you'll help deliver high-quality care and support that promotes residents' independence, choice and wellbeing. Working closely with supervisors, healthcare professionals and the wider team, you'll contribute to a safe, positive environment where residents can thrive. You'll also support community partnerships and activities that enhance residents' quality of life and create meaningful opportunities for engagement.

We’re looking for people who reflect our organisation’s values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We don’t expect perfection, we believe in potential, and we’ll help you thrive in the role.

If you’re friendly, caring and ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Take a look at the post specification for the essential criteria and see if this could be the perfect next step for you.

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a 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.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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