Support Worker (Greta Gardens, Keswick) - CMB2018e

Cumberland Council; Keswick; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Support Worker (Extra Care Housing) for their Greta Gardens location in Keswick. The role involves supporting older adults to live independently through compassion and care.

This permanent position offers training for those without experience. Ideal candidates embody the council's values of ambition, collaboration, and compassion while providing essential personal care and assistance.

Salary for the position is £13.47 per hour, with 22.5 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• No experience or qualifications are needed to get started.
• Friendly and compassionate attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing through physical and emotional care.
• Assist with medication and personal care.

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker (Extra Care Housing)

Location: Greta Gardens, Keswick

Salary: £13.47 per hour

Hours: 1 x 22.5 Hours

Contract: Permanent

About Extra Care Housing

Support older adults to live independently the way they choose. Extra Care Housing provides support to people living within an assisted living community. Everyone has their own home environments such as a flat, bungalow or within a retirement village.

About This Opportunity

As a Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging our people to achieve or maintain independence.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience, then take the next step in your career with us.

As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we would love to speak with you!

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: 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.

Equal Opportunity

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

We provide reasonable adjustments where required in the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, please contact the Resourcing Team by email: [e-mail].