Job reference REQ00000017797 Date posted 23/01/2025 Application closing date Blank Location WIGTON Salary £13.05 per hour Package Blank Contractual hours 22.5 Basis Part time Attachments Blank
Job description
Support Worker (Extra Care Housing) – Wigton
Hourly Rate: £13.05
Location(s): Fairview Court, Wigton
Available Hours: 22.5
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 caring, compassionate and supportive team at Fairview Court, as a Support Worker, providing support and care within our Extra Care Housing Services.
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 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.
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!
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 to help you find the right role for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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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 local gyms
* Competitive rates of pay
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 expect 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.
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