Support Worker (Extra Care Housing) - Keswick CMB1186e

Support Worker (Extra Care Housing) - Keswick Cumberland Council Location(s): Greta Gardens, Keswick Available Hours: 22.5 hour and 30 hour per week Hourly Rate: £12.38 per hourThe 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. About Extra Care Housing Support older adults to live independently the way they choose. Extra Care Housing provides support to people living within an assisted living community everyone has their own home environment such as a flat bungalow or within a retirement village.About this opportunity 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 Children's/Adults Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or Children. 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 and/or Children.APPLY NOW Safer Recruitment At Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.Please read the Supporting Information: Post Specification Role Profile ASC1