Job reference REQ00000018470
Date posted 11/06/2025
Application closing date:
Location: Maryport
Salary: £13.05 per hour
Package:
Contractual hours:
Basis: Part time
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Job description
Support Worker
Location(s): Parkside Residential Home, Maryport
Hourly Rate: £13.05 per hour
The advertised salary 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.
Available Hours: 1 x 19 hours night shifts, 1 x 0 hour day shift, 2 x 17.25 hour day shifts, 1 x 24 hour day shift
Contract: Permanent
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 Cumberland team at Parkside as Night Support Workers (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant), providing support and care within our Residential Care Services.
About Residential Care
Help older adults live their lives 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 independence.
No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development. If you have experience, you can take the next step in your career with us. We offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills.
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
Parkside is a comfortable, homely, and safe environment providing 24-hour residential care for the elderly frail.
Working within our Residential Care Service typically involves shifts covering between 7 am to 10 pm (days) or 9:30 pm to 7:30 am (nights), over 7 days, 365 days a year. This includes alternate weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a set rota.
What can we offer you!
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Flexible working options
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC Wise)
* Perks and discounts, including local gym discounts
* Competitive pay rates
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. It involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply for such roles.
Application and Interview process
Apply via our online form. Our Recruitment team will contact you to find the right role. We offer in-person and virtual interviews, with options discussed once invited. Virtual interviews will use Microsoft Teams, with alternative arrangements available if needed.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We promote an inclusive culture and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
Further Information
Read the Post Specification and Role Profile (ASC1).
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