Lead Support Worker (Inglewood Care Home, Wigton) - CMB2022e

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

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Lead Support Worker at Inglewood Care Home in Wigton. The role involves providing high-quality support to vulnerable residents, contributing to a positive community environment, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should embody values such as ambition and compassion and must pass an Enhanced DBS check. This fixed-term position offers a salary of £16.37 per hour for 17.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the core values of ambition, collaboration, compassion, empowerment, and innovation.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.
• Ability to work in regulated activity with adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support and care to vulnerable residents.
• Provide additional support to the supervisor and liaise with multidisciplinary professionals.
• Promote a positive working environment for residents.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Support Worker

Location: Inglewood Care Home, Wigton

Salary: £16.37 per hour

Hours: 17.5

Contract: Fixed Term

About This Opportunity

• To contribute to the delivery of high quality support and care to vulnerable residents providing support which allows them to maximize their remaining independence, quality of life, choice and control within an environment that offers safety and respect and stimulation through varied activities.
• To provide additional support to the supervisor in liaising with all multidisciplinary professionals.
• To take an active, positive and constructive part in the wider team to promote a positive working environment and a place where residents can thrive.
• The role is to support the building of relationships and integration across the wider community and with partners to enhance activities and improve care.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation\'s core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

DBS Checks

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.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select \"yes\" to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

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 emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 22/09/2025
• Interview date: TBC

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.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

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• Our Staff Benefits
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