Residential Support Worker - Overend Road, Whitehaven -CMB2790e

Cumberland Council; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide a safe, nurturing home for children and young people at Overend Road, Whitehaven. The role involves shift work, weekends and sleep-in duties as part of a rota, with a permanent contract and 37 hours per week.

You will support young people, promote their wellbeing, ensure their voices are heard and help them build skills, confidence and resilience for the future. DBS checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their day-to-day lives.
• Promote wellbeing and resilience through emotional and practical support.
• Build trusted relationships and help learners achieve goals for the future.

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Overend Road, Whitehaven

Salary: £35,570 to £36,581 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Overend Road, Whitehaven

Contract: Permanent

About This Opportunity

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll help provide a safe, nurturing and supportive home for children and young people who have experienced challenges such as trauma, attachment difficulties and social exclusion. You'll build trusted relationships, offer emotional and practical support, and help young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to thrive.

Working as part of a dedicated residential team, you'll support young people in their day-to-day lives, promote their wellbeing, ensure their voices are heard, and create positive experiences that help them achieve their goals and prepare for the future.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people. Please note that the role includes shift work, weekends and sleep-in duties as part of a rota.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Karen Morton by email at [e-mail].

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:

Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. 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 Children.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas 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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

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: 17th November 2026
• Interview date:25th November 2026

If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at [e-mail].

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

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council