Job reference REQ00000018312 Date posted 08/05/2025 Application closing date 22/05/2025 Location BARROW-IN-FURNESS Salary £13.05 - £17.40 Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Attachments Blank
Job description
Hourly Rate:£13.05 - £17.40
Location:Parkview Gardens Residential CareHome, Barrow-In-Furness
Available Hours: We have a number of part time vacancies available from 20.5 hours up to 24.5 hours per week
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
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Have you ever thought about a career in Care, where you can make a difference to the people you support every single day?
About the role
As a Support Worker within Residential Care you will get the opportunity to know people individually, supporting their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also at times assist with medication, providing personal care and encouraging the people we support to achieve or maintain their independence.
We have a number of opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Westmorland and Furness team at Parkview Gardens as Support Workers and we are holding a Recruitment and Interview Day on Wednesday 11 th June at Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home
What to expect
Candidates that are successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend the day, where you will get to meet our fantastic team and learn more about working as a Support Worker at Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home.
We want you to get a real feel about the role, with the opportunity to meet and interact with some of our wonderful service users. There will also be group activities, and you will have your interview on the day.
More information will be provided to candidates invited to attend.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for the right people who share our vision and passion for Care to join our teams across Care Services, we’d 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. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact careservicesrecruitment@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview Information
Please submit your application below and tell us more about your interests and values and why you want to be a Support Worker and a member of the Recruitment Team will be in touch to invite successful candidates to the Recruitment and Interview Day
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing Date: 22/05/2025
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DBS
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.
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 we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our 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 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.
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