Children’s Support Worker, Carlisle CA6 – Waking Nights- Full Time

Please be advised that this position does not offer UK Visa sponsorship. Applicants must have their own legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are looking for applicants who can work a minimum of 24 hours. Therefore, we can only accept applications from those on a Dependant, Leave to Remain, Spouse VISA.

This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered.

Location: Carlisle, Cargo, CA6

Hours & Salary: Full Time – minimum of 24 hours per week £14.50 to £15.00 per hour. Completing 2 x 12-hour shifts. 7.30pm to 7.30am – waking night shift.

Essential Criteria:

• Female Only
• Driver Required due to remote location of the client's home.

We are looking to add an additional team member to an established support team for a bright and joyful 11-year-old boy living in Carlisle with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He lives at home with his family, including four other siblings, and requires 1:1 support 24/7, including overnight care. Full Training Provided.

This is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a genuine difference to his and his family’s life while becoming part of a close-knit, supportive environment.

About the Role:

We are looking for female staff (due to the family setting) to join his team. This young person has complex care needs but we employ our own Nursing team who will give you full training and you won’t work solo until you are fully competent. You will join a dedicated, friendly and committed support team to support him to live a full life including:

• Nursing care including PEG feeding and oxygen therapy
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Physiotherapy and attending medical appointments
• Support with communication, community access, attending school and holidays
• Being part of family outings, hospital stays, and emergency situations where needed

Shifts are 12 hours, covering both days and waking nights. This case operates on a 4 day on 4 day off basis completing a week of days and a week of nights.

About the young boy we support:

• Listening to music and attending music shows
• Trips to the cinema and library
• Spending time with family and his siblings

The Ideal Support Worker:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Fun, calm, caring, and patient
• A natural communicator and team player
• Good with children and able to engage through stories and music
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a team
• Respectful, professional, and motivated to provide consistent, person-centred care
• A driver with access to a car

Previous experience in complex care or tracheostomy is ideal, but not essential as full training and clinical sign-offs will be provided for the right person.

Recruitment Process:

• Applicants will be asked to provide a short 1-page profile after interview
• Meet and greet required with him and his family before any offer is made

Who are Keyfort Group?

Keyfort Group deliver packages of care and support to individuals with a range of conditions and disabilities. Our support is person-centred; we only work with people if we think we can provide great care not based on their disability. We have experience of working with people with a brain injury, neurological condition, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, physical and mental health needs.

Company pension, free parking, on-site parking, referral programme.

This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered. Please confirm your gender.

This opportunity offers part-time hours. Please confirm the shift pattern and part-time hours fit with your employment requirements?

Licence/Certification: UK Driving Licence with access to your own vehicle (required)