Support Worker (Monkwray Court, Whitehaven) CMB2669e

The Cumbria County Council; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Care Worker at Monkwray Court, Whitehaven, to support residents in Extra Care Housing. This casual, zero-hour role offers £13.91 per hour on a permanent contract and full paid training.

We value kindness and reliability, and will support your growth and confidence in the role. DBS checks are required, and interviews may be guaranteed for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Full paid training provided.
• Commitment to helping older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents as needed.
• Assist with daily activities and wellbeing.
• Promote independence and quality of life.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020370 Date posted 09/09/2026 Application closing date Blank Location Whitehaven Salary £13.91 per hour Package Blank Contractual hours 0 Basis Casual Attachments Blank

If you’re someone who genuinely cares about helping older adults live independently and happily, we’d love you to join our team at Monkwray Court in Whitehaven. We’re recruiting Support Workers for flexible zero‑hour roles, all paid at £13.91 per hour on a permanent contract.

In Extra Care Housing, every person has their own home, whether that’s a flat, bungalow, or part of a retirement community, and your role is to support them to live the life they choose. As a Support Worker, you’ll build real relationships, support residents’ wellbeing, help with personal care or medication when needed, and encourage independence wherever possible.

You don’t need experience to get started. What matters most is kindness, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference. We’ll give you full, paid training and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and confidence. And if you already have experience, this is a great place to take the next step in your career.

If you’re friendly, compassionate, and want to work somewhere that truly values people, you’ll fit right in. We'd love to talk to 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. 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.

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 Employer 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.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council