The 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.

A market supplement is currently being applied to all night and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts, uplifting your hourly rate in these periods to between approx. £16.74 - £17.02. This will replace any previous market supplements and will apply to both your contracted hours and to any additional hours worked within the applicable time periods.

Location(s): Support at Home Service covering Eden

Available Hours: We have a range of shifts available from 0hrs to 36hrs. Support at Home is a 365 day a year, 7 day a week, 24-hour service. This will include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. Typically, our shifts run between the hours of 7am – 10pm.

This role will be based in and employed by Westmorland and Furness Council

About this opportunity

Would you like to make a real difference to someone’s life, promoting their independence and supporting them within their own home?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Westmorland and Furness team in Eden, as Reablement Support Workers.

Our Reablement Team, work with people who have been identified as having reablement needs to enable them to achieve identified outcomes; supporting them to retain as much independence as possible and remain living within their local community in their own home environment.

About the role

As a Reablement Support Worker your role is to enable individuals to remain in their own homes, supporting their recovery after a stay in hospital.

You will get the opportunity to know people individually, supporting their recovery and wellbeing, providing physical and emotional care, whilst assisting them to remain as independent as possible within their own homes ensuring that reablement outcomes are met in accordance with their person centred, strength based reablement plan.

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!

***Due to the nature of this role there will be a need to respond to service users who will not always be accessible via public transport; therefore there is a requirement to travel independently via a motorised vehicle***

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 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.

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!

APPLY HERE

Safer Recruitment

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 expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

APPLY HERE

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

The 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.

A market supplement is currently being applied to all night and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts, uplifting your hourly rate in these periods to approx. £16.46. This will replace any previous market supplements and will apply to both your contracted hours and to any additional hours worked within the applicable time periods.

Location(s): Support at Home Service covering South Lakes

Available Hours: We have a range of shifts available from 18hrs to 36hrs. Support at Home is a 365 day a year, 7 day a week, 24-hour service. This will include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. Typically, our shifts run between the hours of 7am – 10pm.

About this opportunity

Would you like to be part of our friendly, hardworking teams across the South Lakes area? Making a real difference to someone’s life, supporting them to remain within their own homes!

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Westmorland and Furness team in South Lakes, as Domiciliary Support Workers.

Our Domiciliary Service (Home Care) allows people to stay in their own homes. Supporting people in a way which maintains their dignity and empowers them to make choices about how they receive the support required.

About the role

As a Domiciliary Support Worker your role is to enable individuals to remain in their own homes.

You will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. In line with their individual support plan, your role will include assisting with medication, providing personal care, pressure care and palliative care for those nearing end of life.

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!

***Due to the nature if this role there will be a need to respond to service users who will not always be accessible via public transport; therefore there is a requirement to travel independently via a motorised vehicle***

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 Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity. 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.

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!

APPLY HERE

Safer Recruitment

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 expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

APPLY HERE

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

The 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.

A market supplement is currently being applied to all night and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts, uplifting your hourly rate in these periods to between approx. £16.74 - £17.02. This will replace any previous market supplements and will apply to both your contracted hours and to any additional hours worked within the applicable time periods.

Location(s): Support at Home Service covering South Lakes

Available Hours: 2x 24 hours and 1x 18 hours per week

Support at Home is a 365 day a year, 7 day a week, 24-hour service. This will include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. Typically, our shifts run between the hours of 7am – 10pm.

About this opportunity

Would you like to make a real difference to someone’s life, promoting their independence and supporting them within their own home?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Westmorland and Furness team in South Lakes, as Reablement Support Workers.

Our Reablement Team, work with people who have been identified as having reablement needs to enable them to achieve identified outcomes; supporting them to retain as much independence as possible and remain living within their local community in their own home environment.

About the role

As a Reablement Support Worker your role is to enable individuals to remain in their own homes, supporting their recovery after a stay in hospital.

You will get the opportunity to know people individually, supporting their recovery and wellbeing, providing physical and emotional care, whilst assisting them to remain as independent as possible within their own homes ensuring that reablement outcomes are met in accordance with their person centred, strength based reablement plan.

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!

***Due to the nature if this role there will be a need to respond to service users who will not always be accessible via public transport; therefore there is a requirement to travel independently via a motorised vehicle***

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 Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity. 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.

Application and Interview Information

This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. Please do not hesitate to submit your application to avoid missing out on this opportunity

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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLY NOW

Safer Recruitment

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 expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

The 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.

A market supplement is currently beingapplied to all night and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts, uplifting your hourly rate in these periods to £16.46. This will replace any previous market supplements and will apply to both your contracted hours and to any additional hours worked within the applicable time periods.

Location(s): Bridge House Residential Home, Grange-over-Sands

Available Hours: Find a role that fits around you, we have a number of part time opportunities for Support Workers to join our Bridge House Team. Apply below and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss our current vacancies in more detail.

About this opportunity

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 Care Services Westmorland and Furness team at Bridge House, as Support Workers (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) providing support and care within our Residential Care Services.

About Residential Care

Help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. Support people to stay active and healthy by encouraging good nutrition and promoting fitness and mobility, as well as supporting emotional wellness.

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!

About Our Home

Bridge House Residential Home is situated in Flookburgh, and we provide a caring and safe environment for up to 38 residents. It is a challenging but rewarding environment, and we encourage a culture of support and collaboration amongst our team.

Working within our Residential Care Service will typically involve working shifts which usually cover between 7am until 10pm (days) or 9.30pm – 7.30am (nights), over 7 days, 365 day a year – this will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.

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 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.

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!

APPLY NOW

Safer Recruitment

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 expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

APPLY NOW

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Becoming a Shared Lives Carer is more than a job. Providing someone with the support they need, while embracing them into your family and home is incredibly rewarding.

What is a Shared Lives Carer?

Being a Shared Lives Carer is a unique experience and the type of support you offer can be flexible to meet your own personal circumstances. The role can fit around other work commitments and family responsibilities and be provided right from your own home.

The care provided by you could include having someone live with you spend the week or weekend with you or meeting up with someone once or twice a week. You would support someone to enhance their living skills help develop new skills support someone with their hobbies such as fell walking crafts sports shopping or to enjoy activities like going to the cinema concerts the pub and holidays or even supporting them with a work placement or volunteering job. The type of support you have to offer can be discussed with our team and we encourage people from all backgrounds with different skills and interests.

You could support anyone over the age of 18 with additional needs such as learning disabilities mental health dementia or physical disabilities. This is all done with the supervision and guidance of a Shared Lives scheme worker.

You will have the opportunity to become a shared lives plus member which can support you with advice about the legal and tax arrangements - you'll also receive many discounts and access to a whole community of Shared Lives carers for advice if you join.

Access to training courses as well as peer group meetings arranged by your scheme worker.

You will be a part of a service regulated by the CQC and have a dedicated scheme worker to talk through anything you're not sure about and celebrate your successes.

Who are we looking for?

We welcome people from all walks of life to support our service and become a Shared Lives carer. Each carer develops a personal profile which is used to match them with an individual requiring support based on common interests location and support needs.

For long term and respite support a spare bedroom is essential.

How to become a Shared Lives Carer

Anyone over the age of 18 can become a Shared Lives Carer and our carers come from a variety of backgrounds. They can be people who are working or not people from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds couples with or without children at home single people grandparents and single parents so finding childcare would not be an issue.

You can work from home choose your own hours and you don't need to have substantial experience working in care as full training will be given and ongoing support is readily available from the Shared Lives Team.

Allowance and discretionary payments information

As a Shared Lives carer you are self-employed and receive tax benefits. Long term carers benefit from 28 nights paid respite.

• An allowance of up to £687 per week for long term arrangements
• An allowance of up to £779 per week / £111 per night for respite arrangements
• up to £12.70 per hour day support

All payments made for support provided are Tax Free.

How to register your interest and our selection process

Register your interest here and a member of the team will contact you.

Shared Lives Expression of Interest  - 

Shared Lives – More Information -

Once you have registered your interest, the team will go through the carer assessment process with you. You can also have an informal chat with one of our team by calling 01229 404005 or email shared.lives@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Everyone applying to the scheme will be carefully assessed. This will include a full DBS check home health and safety check, personal health checks and references. All information is kept confidential.

During the assessment you will build a relationship with your scheme worker who will then represent you at a panel for approval. This can take 2-3 months.

You can also find more detail about our Service, the role and the assessment process on our website