Community Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Cumbria County Council Full time
Cumberland Council

Location(s): Supported Living Carlisle

Hourly Rate:
£ £12.53

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.


A market supplement of £0.72p per hour is also attached to this role and is included in the advertised hourly rate.

This will be applied to both your basic salary and to any additional hours.

Local Government Reorganisation
Local Government in Cumbria has changed.

The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council have now been replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.

This role will be based in and employed by Cumberland Council

Why work for Cumberland Council

Cumberland Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better building on the best and transforming them for the future.

We want to create the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents will be getting the help and support they need.

People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they will be the focus of our efforts.

About this opportunity
Are you interested in supporting Adults in Cumbria?

Would you like to be part of our friendly hardworking teams making a difference to someone's life?


We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Cumberland team in Carlisle as Community Support Workers (Carer Care Worker Care Assistant) providing support and care within our Disability and Mental Health Services.

About Supported Living (DMH)

Supported Living empowers vulnerable adults including people with learning disabilities or complex care needs to access the personalised support they need to live independently in their own homes in the community.

Staff work with individuals to build life skills and are led by the individuals interests and priorities.

About the role

As a Community Support Worker (Carer Care Worker Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care.

You may also assist with medication providing personal care and encouraging our people to achieve or maintain independence.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started.

We will help and support you with fully paid training and development - we are looking for the right people with the right qualities.

If you do have experience then take the next step in your career with us.

As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

If you're friendly compassionate and want to make a difference to people's lives' we would love to speak with you

What can we offer you

Excellent training and development offers
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced
DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

Application and Interview information
We look forward to hearing from you


If you are invited to a virtual interview this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software which is currently free for new users however if there are any issues with accessing this technology we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.

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