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Female Advanced Support Worker - Bank

Job in Kendal, Cumbria County, LA9, England, UK
Listing for: Community Integrated Care
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.42 GBP Hourly GBP 14.42 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • £14.42 per hour, rising to £14.78 from 1st April – because your time and care are valuable
  • Do what you love – hobbies, chats, walks, cooking… it’s all part of the job
  • Multi award‑winning charity – we reinvest profits into YOU and the people we support
  • Supportive leadership – we’ve got your back, always
  • No uniforms – just comfy, casual clothes
  • Flexible shifts – work available shifts around your current commitments
  • Shopping discounts – because treats are important
  • Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us
  • Recommend‑a‑Friend bonus – bring your besties
  • Financial hardship fund – we’re here when life gets tough
  • Free DBS check – we’ve got it covered
  • Spend your whole shift with one person – build real connections
Benefits
  • £14.42 per hour, rising to £14.78 from 1st April – because your time and care are valuable
  • Do what you love – hobbies, chats, walks, cooking… it’s all part of the job
  • Multi award‑winning charity – we reinvest profits into YOU and the people we support
  • Supportive leadership – we’ve got your back, always
  • No uniforms – just comfy, casual clothes
  • Flexible shifts – work available shifts around your current commitments
  • Shopping discounts – because treats are important
  • Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us
  • Recommend‑a‑Friend bonus – bring your besties
  • Financial hardship fund – we’re here when life gets tough
  • Wellbeing investment – your health matters
  • Free DBS check – we’ve got it covered
  • Spend your whole shift with one person – build real connections
Who We Are

We’re one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, and we’re proud to be pioneers in person‑centred care. Our vision?
Your Life, Your Choice. Our strategy?
Best Lives Possible. And our vibe? Supportive, passionate, and always up for making a difference. Whether you’re new to care or a seasoned pro, we’ll give you the tools, training, and TLC to thrive. Because when you go the extra mile for others, we go the extra mile for you.

  • Female Advanced Support Worker – Kendal (Bank/Casual)

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Advanced Support Worker to join our team in Kendal, supporting a lady in her home and community. She lives independently in a downstairs flat and requires 24‑hour support to live a fulfilling and empowered life.

About

The Person You’ll Support
  • Communicates using pen & paper or a Lite Writer
  • Loves music, You Tube (especially cat videos!), shopping, and coffee shops
  • Enjoys exploring new places by bus or train
  • Big fan of cats and a good giggle
  • Loves trips to the park (especially the swings!)
  • Uses a PEG regime for medication (training provided)
  • Uses a wheelchair in the community
Key Traits Needed

Patience, understanding, and the ability to support when fixated or frustrated

What’s Important To Them
  • Staff who understand their communication style and give them time
  • Their family
  • Going to the bank
  • Music, You Tube, and cats
  • Shopping and walking
About You
  • Hold a Level 3 qualification in Social Care (or have strong experience)
  • Have experience with mental health, autism, sensory communication, and physical health needs
  • Are passionate about helping people live independently
  • Are a brilliant mentor and team player
  • Are confident using alternative communication methods
Shift Pattern & Hours
  • Bank/Casual shifts
  • Shifts:

    10:00am–10:00pm followed by a sleepover
  • Morning shift: starts at 7:30am after sleepover
Training & Development

We’ll support your growth with specialist training in:

  • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
  • Makaton
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • PEG feeding
Important Note

Sometimes the people we support really need a male or female person to support them. For this particular role, a female colleague is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

We are passionate about our people and every year we invest heavily in our front‑line worker pay, in line with the Living Wage increase each April. This means that from 1st April 2026, our payrate for this role will be increasing to £14.78 per hour.

At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care. We hire based on values, employment experience and lived experience, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned Support Workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.

Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at .

If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form.

Need adjustments during the process? Just email .

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!

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