Community Support Worker

1 month ago


Kendal, United Kingdom Cumbria County Council Full time

Community Support Worker and Night Support Worker Opportunities (Disability & Mental Health) - Kendal
Westmorland and Furness Council

**Hourly Rate**: £12.11 - £12.53

The advertised hourly rate 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.

**Location(s)**: Supported Living Kendal

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 The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council have now been replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.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

Why work for Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness 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 are committed to putting our customers and communities first and to be the heart of everything we do.

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 Westmorland and Furness team in Kendal as 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 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 a Adults Barred List check.

Application and Interview Information

We look forward to hearing from you

Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness 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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