Supervisor (Burnrigg Court, Carlisle) - CMB2026e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority is seeking a Supervisor in Carlisle to ensure the quality of services is upheld while delivering effective housekeeping. This position focuses on engaging staff compassionately and innovatively, promoting high standards in care services. Candidates should possess a driving license and demonstrate values that enhance community service delivery. The role offers potential for growth and requires a DBS check due to its involvement with adults.

Benefits

Guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Support for reasonable adjustments

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills to foster collaboration.
• Ability to support diverse staff and deliver care services.
• A valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and improving service quality.
• Ensuring effective housekeeping services.
• Engaging and supporting the staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Compassion

Innovation

Job description

Job Title

Supervisor

Location

Burnrigg Court, Carlisle

Salary

£38,220 to £39,152 pro rata

Hours

23.375 Hours, 30 Hours and 36 Hours Per Week

Contract

Permanent

About This Opportunity

The supervisor is accountable for the monitoring, delivery and continuous improvement of the quality of the services to high standards by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.

To ensure the effective maintenance and delivery of all housekeeping services in the establishment.

Support a culture of engaging and supporting staff to deliver care services in a dignified, person-centred way.

This role requires a driving licence.

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 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.

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
• 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: 05/01/2026
• Interview date: TBC

APPLY NOW!

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.

• Post Specification

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