Job Title: Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health)
Location: Workington
Salary: £13.68 per hour
Hours: Various hours between 0 - 36
Contract: Permanent
About Supported Living (DMH)
Supported Living empowers vulnerable adults, including people with learning disabilities, autism, or complex care needs, to live independently in their own homes and play an active part in their communities.
Our team works alongside each person to build confidence, develop life skills, and support them to achieve their personal goals. Everything we do is shaped by the individual’s interests, priorities, and aspirations.
About The Role
As a
Community Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant), you’ll play a vital role in helping people live life to the fullest. You’ll build meaningful relationships, support wellbeing, and make a real difference every day.
Your Role May Include
- Offering emotional and practical support
- Assisting with personal care and daily routines
- Supporting with medication
- Encouraging independence and confidence
No two days are the same – and every day brings the opportunity to make someone’s life a little brighter.
As part of the team, you’ll take part in sleep-in shifts, offering an overnight presence, and peace of mind to those who need it. Each sleep-in shift comes with an extra £43.12 per night, on top of your regular pay.
Training & Development
No experience or qualifications? No problem!
We provide fully paid training, ongoing support, and opportunities to grow your skills and career.
If you already have experience, this is your chance to take the next step with a large, supportive employer that values development and progression.
Join Us
If you’re friendly, compassionate, and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.
Make a real difference in your community – apply today and start a rewarding career where every day matters.
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DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants
as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing
Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Please Read The Supporting Information
Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
