Support Worker
Cucumber Recruitment · Cumberland
Support Worker at Cucumber Recruitment, based in Cumberland, paying £13.50 - £16.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £13.50 - £16.00 per hour
- Location
- Cumberland
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 9 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Support Worker
11% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 7a64ada333cccb9bb499e6aa3f1f23d4baea5d8e
About the role
We’re looking for compassionate Support Workers to provide person-centred care in care home, 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.
Carry on reading for more information on our Support Worker jobs in Cumberland.
We have 24/48 hour shifts available with accommodation provided.
=== Key Responsibilities ===
• Support with personal care, medication prompts/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/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: Cumberland, CA7.
• Employment Type: Temporary.
• Salary: £13.50 – £16.00 per hour.
Reference: 7a64ada333cccb9bb499e6aa3f1f23d4baea5d8e · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 9 Sep 2026 · Listed via Cucumber Recruitment
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