Support Worker- Full Time- Wigton, Carlisle CA7

Please be advised that this position does not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship or a Visa Sponsorship Transfer. If you are a non UK citizen, we can only accept applications from those on a Dependent, Leave to Remain, Spouse or Partner VISA.

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

Pay: £13.20 to £13.75 per hour

Contract: 36 hours – Full-Time (Permanent)

Shift Pattern: our Rota operates on a monthly rolling basis – Sleeping nights paid at £76 (fixed payment from 11pm to 7am)

About the Person You’ll Be Supporting:

You’ll be supporting an 82 year-old lady who lives independently in the Wigton area. She enjoys listening to music through Alexa, watching television, staff reading to her, and getting out into the community for walks in her wheelchair. Building a trusting, positive relationship is important to her, and she values support from someone who is kind, patient and respectful. She wishes to feel safe, comfortable and well-supported both in her home and when accessing her local community.

Your role will include providing person-centered support with:

• Personal care
• Medication administration and support
• Moving and Handling and use of a ceiling track hoist
• Community access and accompanying her on outings
• Promoting her independence, wellbeing and quality of life

We’re looking for someone with a warm, compassionate and calming nature who can provide reassurance, build trust and deliver high-quality, person-centered support. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference will be key to succeeding in this role.

About You:

We’re looking for people who share our values. Experience in care is helpful but not essential—what matters most is your approach:

• You want to make a difference – you care about the impact you have
• You take pride in your work – delivering safe, high-quality care matters to you
• You build meaningful relationships – you enjoy getting to know people and supporting them to live well

You’ll also be resilient, respectful, and committed to providing dignified, person-centered care.

What We Offer:

• Flexible contracts to suit your lifestyle
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) or 12.07% accrual for bank staff
• Full training, shadowing and ongoing support from our in-house clinical team (RGN, Occupational Therapist, Psychologists)
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 bonus, T&Cs apply)
• Access to FlexEarn (early access to earned wages)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee of the Month recognition scheme

About Keyfort Group:

At Keyfort Group, we provide high-quality, person-centered care and support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We specialise in supporting people with brain injuries, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, and mental health needs. We focus on the individual—not their condition—working in partnership to deliver truly meaningful support.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion:

KEYFORT Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, including those from under-represented groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and employment, to ensure everyone can perform at their best.

Next Stage:

All applications will be assessed against the role requirements. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to share their interview availability. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the advert closing date, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successful.