Support Worker- Wreay CA4- Part Time

KEYFORT Group; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) or

Paid Enhanced DBS

Refer a friend bonus

FlexEarn access

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee of the Month

Job summary

KEYFORT Group are seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a lady in Carlisle in her own home. You will provide personal and catheter care, and support daily living tasks using a mobile hoist and wheelchair.

The role requires sensitivity to the client’s needs and a thoughtful, patient approach. Experience in care is helpful but not essential; what matters most is your outlook, reliability and commitment to dignified, person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not essential
• What matters most is your approach
• You are resilient, respectful and committed to person-centred care

Responsibilities

• Support a lady in her own fully adapted home, providing personal care and catheter care
• Assist with transfers using a mobile hoist and support mobility around the home
• Engage in activities and daily tasks to promote wellbeing, comfort and independence

Job description

Please be advised that this position does not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship or a Visa Sponsorship Transfer. If you are a non UK citizen; we can only accept applications from those on a Dependant, Leave to Remain, Spouse or Partner VISA.

This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered.

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Wreay, Carlisle CA4

Contract: Part-Time

Shift Pattern: Alternative weekend working, one week 25 hours, one week 35 hours

Week A: 35 hours

• Monday: 16.00-21.00
• Thursday: 16.00-21.00
• Saturday: 08.00-13.00 and 16.00-21.00
• Sunday: 08.00-13.00 and 16.00-21.00

Week B: 25 hours

• Monday: 08.00-13.00
• Tuesday: 08.00-13.00 and 16.00-21.00
• Friday: 08.00-13.00 and 16.00-21.00

About the Role

KEYFORT Group are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Carlisle, supporting a lady in her own fully adapted home.

The lady we support has MS and requires personal care, catheter care and general household duties. She uses a mobile hoist for all transfers and has an electric wheelchair which she controls independently.

She lives with her husband, three cats, goldfish and tortoise, so its important staff are comfortable around pets. She loves nothing more than spending an afternoon watching a movie or box set series, or completing crosswords and sudoku, gardening, baking or bird watching! Having a great relationship with her team is very important to her, this is achieved through providing great care, having good sense of humour and, someone who is confident in their care delivery ability.

About You

We’re looking for people who share our values. Experience in care is helpful but not essential—what matters most is your approach:

• You want to make a difference – you care about the impact you have
• You take pride in your work – delivering safe, high-quality care matters to you
• You build meaningful relationships – you enjoy getting to know people and supporting them to live well
• You’ll also be resilient, respectful, and committed to providing dignified, person-centred care.

What We Offer

• Part time fixed hours (permanent)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) or 12.07% accrual for bank staff
• Full training, shadowing and ongoing support from our in-house clinical team (RGN, Occupational Therapist, Psychologists)
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 bonus, T&Cs apply)
• Access to FlexEarn (early access to earned wages)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee of the Month recognition scheme

About Keyfort Group

At Keyfort Group, we provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We specialise in supporting people with brain injuries, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, and mental health needs.

We focus on the individual—not their condition—working in partnership to deliver truly meaningful support.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

KEYFORT Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, including those from under-represented groups.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and employment, to ensure everyone can perform at their best.