Support Worker
Cucumber Recruitment · Carlisle, North West
Support Worker at Cucumber Recruitment, based in Carlisle, North West, paying £12.21 - £13.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £12.21 - £13.00 per hour
- Location
- Carlisle, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Closes
- 7 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Support Worker
24% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 340178bd85eb9ce337d10c452c2f9f8738537734
About the role
We’re looking for compassionate Support Workers to provide person-centred care in care homes, supported living, and learning disability settings. You’ll help people live safely and as independently as possible, with dignity and choice at the heart of everything we do.
We have 24/48 hour shifts available with accommodation provided. Shifts are in Carlisle (CA2 and CA7), so if you can travel to these locations, please apply today!
=== Key Responsibilities ===
• Support with personal care, medication prompts and recording (as trained), meals, hydration and mobility.
• Enable daily living: routines, household tasks, community access and meaningful activities.
• Use positive behaviour support, clear communication and de-escalation where required.
• Keep accurate care notes and incident records, and report concerns promptly.
• Work as part of a team and hand over clearly between shifts.
• Safeguard service users by following care plans, risk assessments and policies.
=== You’ll Need ===
• Experience of supported living services for adults.
• Driver with access to a vehicle (preferred).
• Experience with profound learning and physical disabilities.
• 6 months’ UK experience working in a professional care home or supported living service.
• Willingness to work 24/48 hour shifts with accommodation provided.
• Medication Administration (training can be provided).
=== What We’re Looking For ===
• A people person – naturally supportive, great at communicating, able to build strong relationships and empathise.
• Caring by nature – enthusiastic about person-centred support and passionate about making lives more fulfilled.
• Great team player – works well with likeminded colleagues.
• Adaptable – able to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
=== Package ===
• Free DBS check.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible pay.
• A fantastic working environment.
• Free uniform.
• Professional training and ongoing career progression.
• Flexible working hours and shifts.
• Holiday pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Bonus for friend referrals.
• On-site parking.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
=== Job Details ===
• Job Location: Carlisle (CA2 and CA7).
• Employment Type: Temporary.
• Salary: £12.21 – £13.00 per hour.
Reference: 340178bd85eb9ce337d10c452c2f9f8738537734 · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 7 Sep 2026 · Listed via Cucumber Recruitment
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