Job reference REQ00000019153
Application closing date 14/12/2025
Location Sedbergh Drive, Kendal
Salary £34,434-£35,412
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Outreach and Respite Support Worker – Kendal
Salary: £34,434- £35,412
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Work base: Sedbergh Drive, Kendal
About this opportunity
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people in need?
An exciting opportunity has risen for motivated and hardworking individuals to join our developing and expanding service and team at Sedbergh Drive, Kendal – we have 4 roles available. You will be a part of a team who deliver Edge of Care respite for children and young people who are identified as being on the edge of care, at risk of placement breakdown and are in need of an emergency placement, or support with a planned return home.
As an Outreach and Respite Support Worker, you will be responsible for the direct outreach and respite work with young people and their families. The position involves developing a supportive and positive relationship with the young person and their family in order to guide and support the use of behaviour management techniques and organised activities in order to promote self‑esteem.
You will advise and guide young people displaying risk‑taking behaviours, challenging behaviour, drug and alcohol misuse, neglect issues and violence. We are looking for kind, compassionate and resilient people who can introduce and encourage families to set boundaries and develop the strategies of actions and consequences to manage.
Who we’re looking for
The right candidates will be upbeat, friendly, and proactive. This role will be challenging, but also incredibly rewarding, and we are looking for people who can manage the emotional demands of the role, as well as challenging behaviour.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact kayleigh.gregory@cumberland.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is – Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. 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 Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select ‘yes’ to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 14th December 2025
Interview date: 8th January 2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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