***West House are not in the position to offer sponsorship***
Join West House's crew of super support workers
Prior experience in care is NOT required.
Location: Egremont and Moor Row
We are accepting support worker applications across various sites in West Cumbria, Including Egremont, Moor Row, Cleator Moor, Whitehaven, Workington, Broughton Moor, and Maryport.
Salary: £12.21 per hour rising to £12.60 upon completion of a successful probationary period. £75.00 Sleepover Rate
Earn up to £29,533 per year on a full-time contracts with one sleepover per week
Benefits: Discounted Gym membership for Better Gyms, O2 perks, Cycle to work Scheme plus many more
No qualifications required, full training will be provided.
Main Purpose of role: To support people who have a learning disability to lead a fulfilling life.
Responsible to: Manager
Would you like to be part of a 'Fun and Active' Team which is dedicated to supporting us with all aspects of my life? Would you like to work with us to ensure we live as independently as possible in our own home within the local community? Would you like to be well trained and supported knowing that you are making a positive difference every time you go to work, if so this role could be for you
About the role
* To support us with all personal and social care needs at home and within the community.
* The service is staffed 24 hours per day as we require a wide range of support from one to one to individual support, this includes lone working and sleepovers.
* You will have the opportunity to develop positive working relationships with all the individuals you support and enhance your skills within a supportive environment.
* The number of support staff required for each individual is specific to them and dependent upon needs, activities and times of day.
* This service is staffed 24hrs a day incorporating a variety of shift patterns and sleepovers. Staff will be expected to complete all shift patterns.
* Staff are expected to support in recreational activities, events, shows and family visits.
You should be
* A clear calm communicator.
* Positive, person centered and inclusive
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Share our interests and values
* To have a calming personality when needed
* Flexible, responsive and adaptable to change in needs.
* Sensitive to individuals with complex needs.
* Be able to follow support plans to keep everyone safe.
* Able to accurately record information.
* Able to understand and implement support and intervention plans.
* Open to learning in all areas of your work role.
* Proactive in promoting each person's interests and values.
* Be able to work strategically to reduce individual's anxieties and improve their quality of life.
* Good sense of humour and able to participate in banter with the gentlemen
* Enjoy participating in activities and motivated to develop the gentlemen in all aspects of their lives.
You should have
* The capability to work alongside friends, family and others who are involved in an individual's care and support.
* Good timekeeping.
* Reliable attendance record.
* The right attitude.
* Positive values.
* A commitment to providing excellent care and support.
* The confidence to work on your own on a 1-1 basis with individuals
We also offer night shift only contracts.
If you are hardworking, creative, fun, kind and enthusiastic you will fit into our existing team.
A typical day at the service may be supporting the individuals who live here with activities such as cooking, cleaning, administering medication, personal care and completing various community based activities.
It would be beneficial if you were a driver as we have works vehicles but it's not essential.
If you're interested in working in this service please apply online directly at
You can view our full job description on our website.
***West House are not in the position to offer sponsorship***
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person