Job Title: Support Worker
Location: The Gables Residential Home, Whitehaven
Salary: £13.47 per hour
Hours: 21.5 to 23.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About The Role
As a Support Worker (Carer Care Worker Care Assistant) you will have the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, provide personal care and encourage our people to achieve or maintain independence.
This role is an opportunity to help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. You will be supporting people to stay active and healthy by encouraging good nutrition, promoting fitness and mobility, as well as supporting emotional wellness.
No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will provide fully paid training and development. If you do have experience, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.
If you are 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 potential over perfection and can help you grow in your role and thrive in your career. Be sure to review the post specification for the essential criteria for this role.
DBS Checks
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check with an Adults Barred List check.
Please note that this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for individuals barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require unsupervised work with adults.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are a proud Disability Confident Leader and Age Friendly Employer, providing opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let 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 your needs.
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Post Specification
For more information, please refer to our Careers site and the following:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
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