Full job descriptionSupport Worker
Location: Carlisle Area, Cumbria (CA3)
Pay Rate: £13.00 - £14.50 per hour
Shifts: Days, Nights/sleeps and Weekends Available
Start Date: Immediate Starts Available
Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunities
Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role within a specialist respite service?
We are currently recruiting compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs within a busy and rewarding respite care setting. This role provides an opportunity to make a real difference by helping individuals enjoy short breaks in a safe, supportive, and person-centred environment.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
*Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support.
*Provide personal care while promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
*Support individuals with daily living activities and routines.
*Assist service users to access social, recreational, and community-based activities.
*Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
*Support emotional wellbeing and encourage independence wherever possible.
*Maintain accurate records and complete documentation as required.
*Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.
*Ensure safeguarding procedures and best practice standards are maintained at all times.
Essential Requirements
*Minimum 6 months’ experience working as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, or within a similar care setting.
*Personal care experience is essential.
*Moving and Handling experience is essential.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach to care.
*Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights.
Desirable Skills & Experience
*Previous experience supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, or complex needs would be highly beneficial and a distinct advantage.
*Experience working within a residential or respite care setting.
*Enhanced DBS certificate.
What We Offer
*Competitive pay rates of £13.00 - £14.50 per hour.
*Flexible shift patterns.
*Weekly pay.
*Temporary to permanent opportunities.
*Dedicated consultant support.
*Full paid training provided.
*Ongoing development opportunities.
*Immediate starts available.
If you have at least 6 months’ support work experience, are confident providing personal care and moving and handling support, and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of others, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for an immediate interview and start.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Temp to Perm
Pay: £13.00 - £14.50 per hour