Support Worker

Job reference REQ00000019293 Date posted 03/12/2025 Application closing date Blank Location ULVERSTON Salary £13.47 - £17.96 Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Attachments Blank Hourly Rate £13.47 - £17.96 (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 is currently being applied to all night and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts, uplifting your hourly rate in these periods to ≈ £17.96. This will replace any previous market supplements and will apply to both your contracted hours and to any additional hours worked within the applicable time periods. Location: Elmhurst Residential Home, Ulverston Available Hours: 21 hours per week and 28 hours per week Contract: Permanent 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 at Elmhurst as Support Workers (Carer Care Worker Care Assistant) providing support and care within our Residential Care Services. About Residential Care Help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. Support people to stay active and healthy by encouraging good nutrition and promoting fitness and mobility as well as supporting emotional wellness. 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. About Our Home Elmhurst provides a modern, light, and spacious place to live for all service users and an excellent working environment for staff. It also encompasses beautifully landscaped gardens that are accessible for all residents. We are proud to deliver high quality person‑centred care to all. “I feel privileged to work at Elmhurst with a dedicated team who provide a happy, safe and positive environment for our residents and their families.” – Residential Manager Working within our Residential Care Service will typically involve working shifts which usually cover between 7am until 10pm (days) or 9.30pm - 7.30am (nights) over 7 days 365 day a year - this will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays. Who we are looking for We are looking for the right people who share our vision and passion for Care to join our teams across Care Services. We’d like to hear more about your motivations, interests and values, including what attracted you to a role in Care. Experience or qualifications are not necessarily needed to get started. We can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go at any stage of your career in Care. If you’re compassionate, caring and looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we would love to speak with you What can we offer you Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents: Post Specification Role Profile If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact carerecruitment@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk Application and Interview Information We have made it easier to apply for a job in care. Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch. This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. Please do not hesitate to submit your application to avoid missing out on this opportunity. We are currently operating in‑person interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. APPLY NOW We look forward to hearing from you Safer Recruitment & DBS 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 we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/Adults Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr