At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities and mental health needs through personalised care and engaging activities.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Westmorland and Furness Council, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, enhanced leave, pension scheme, and various perks.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your passion for care and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Ulverston. Hours: 21 per week. Salary: £13.47 (£14.00 after 6 months). Contract: Permanent.
About this opportunity
We have opportunities for caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic people to join our Day Service team in Ulverston as a Support Worker, providing support and care within our Disability and Mental Health Services.
About Day Services (DMH)
We offer a diverse range of Day Opportunities for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities. The support is highly personalised to meet the needs of the individual, promoting social inclusion and developing independence. We provide exciting and inclusive day opportunities, tailored care programmes and activities that include drama, sport, craft, and a wide range of additional building and community-based activities. The role requires the successful candidate to deliver personal care, including pushing wheelchairs within the community when required.
About the role
As a Day Service Support Worker you will get to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You will also assist with medication, provide personal care and encourage people to achieve their full potential. We are looking for Support Workers who are flexible, enthusiastic, willing to undertake specialised activities and training, whilst also sharing your own personal skills, interests and ideas.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for the right people who share our vision and passion for Care. We would 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.
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile.
For any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, 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.
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 an 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 that meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Details:
The Cumbria County Council Recruitment Team
