Support Worker (Lapstone House, Millom) CMB2640e

The Cumbria County Council; Millom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is hiring a Support Worker for Lapstone House Residential Home, Millom. The role offers flexible, part-time hours and competitive pay at £13.47 per hour, with paid training and development opportunities.

We welcome applicants who value compassion, kindness and helping older adults live well. No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided to support your growth in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full, paid training provided.
• Willingness to support older adults with personal care and daily living activities.
• Demonstrates kindness, compassion and a supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing for service users.
• Provide emotional reassurance and be a comforting presence.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020299 Date posted 13/08/2026 Application closing date Blank Location Millom Salary £13.47 per hour Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Attachments Blank

Job description

If you’re someone who loves helping others live well, we’d be delighted to welcome you to Lapstone House Residential Home, Millom as a Support Worker. We have the following permanent roles available 0 hours per week, 16 hours per week, 21 hours per week and 26.25 hours per week, paid at £13.47 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.

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications to join us. We provide full, paid training and ongoing development, because what matters most are your values, kindness, compassion, and the desire to make a real difference. And if you already have experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and take the next step in your career.

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.

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.

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.

Reasonable adjustments

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.

Post Specification

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

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• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council