About this opportunity
Care Services Westmorland and Furness, based at Maudes Meadow, are seeking Indoor Care Support Workers to join a new team of Intermediate Care Support Workers. This role supports people who have intermediate care needs, promoting recovery and maximizing their independence.
About the role
As an Intermediate Care Support Worker you will work with people identified as having intermediate care needs, providing support in an empowering way. You will help them achieve their personal goals and remain living within their local community while supporting their independence.
Key Responsibilities
* Support individuals with personal care, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
* Assist with and administer medication as required.
* Work with individuals on their own personal outcomes, as agreed within a person‑centred, strength‑based plan.
* Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Service, including Therapists and Social Workers.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for compassionate, caring individuals who share our vision and passion for care. Experience or qualifications are not necessarily required to get started, and we can offer opportunities to develop and build your skills at any stage of your career in care.
Benefits
You will receive a competitive pension scheme, an enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discount schemes offered by Westmorland and Furness Council.
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, veterans and those under 24 years of age who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Safer Recruitment & 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, so it is an offence for barred individuals to apply for roles that require unsupervised adult contact.
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