Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Job Introduction

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines. The Support Worker will make a real difference to residents' lives by improving their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career, gaining the experience and training needed to progress with us.

You will be working in one of our Extra Care block of flats in Carlisle, providing 24‑hour support for adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The role includes 1‑to‑1 support and responding to needs when required.

This is a 24‑hour service, so flexibility is essential. You will work a range of shifts, including nights and some weekends.

• Promote the independence of people we support.
• Support a full range of daily activities, including cleaning, cooking, days out, holidays, and arranging activities at home and in the local community.
• Develop residents' life skills and personal interests.
• Help residents stay safe and healthy.
• Assist with personal care needs and manual handling.
• Support people with medication.
• Ensure record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times.
• Contribute to service monitoring requirements.

• Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic.
• Flexible, patient, and non‑judgemental.
• Great team player with lots of energy.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to complete physical aspects of the role, including manual handling where needed.
• Drivers' licence required due to the needs of the people we support.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is beneficial but not essential.

We offer a total reward package that includes 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing to 31 days with each year of service, and the option to buy additional holidays. Additional benefits are available, and we strive to support you in every way we can.

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we operate on a not‑for‑profit basis, reinvesting every penny back into our services and people. We continually work to improve the lives of those we support.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The role is open to individuals who meet the required competencies and the skills listed above.