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Senior Support Worker (Extra Care Housing)

Fairview Court, Wigton

£16.89 per hour

30 Hours

Fixed Term (6 Months)

To work within the domiciliary service, supporting people to remain within their own homes; the role will be client facing and will involve developing strength based support plans with people in a way which enables them to maintain their dignity and independence whilst being empowered to make choices about how they receive the support required. The role will require that support plans and supporting documentation is updated and reviewed on a regular basis and in line with any changing needs service users. The development of the support plans should also highlight any risks associated with the direct support provision, and should detail any ways to mitigate these risks.

• Support people to remain in their own homes; client-facing tasks.
• Develop strength based support plans to enable dignity, independence and empower decisions.
• Update and review support plans and documentation regularly in line with changing needs.
• Identify risks associated with direct support provision and detail ways to mitigate them.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering and innovative. Potential over perfection; 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.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check with an Adults Barred List check. The role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply.

• 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.

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are proud Disability Confident Employer and 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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed we’ll always listen and try our best to accommodate.

• Closing date: 17/11/2025
• Interview date: TBC
• Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested, apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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