Support Worker - Elmhurst Residential Home - Ulverston

The Cumbria County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local governing body in the UK is seeking part-time Support Workers at Elmhurst Residential Home in Ulverston. The role involves assisting adults with personal care, promoting their well-being, and supporting their independence. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and motivated to make a difference. Shifts include days and nights, with competitive pay ranging from £13.47 to £17.96 per hour. Opportunities for career development are available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in care is preferred but not necessary.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Motivation to support adults in a caring role.

Responsibilities

• Support the well-being of individuals through personal care.
• Assist with medication management as required.
• Encourage independence and promote healthy living.

Skills

Compassion

Caring

Communication

Job description

Overview

Job reference REQ00000018823

Date posted 28/08/2025

Location: Elmhurst Residential Home, Ulverston

Salary: £13.47 - £17.96

Hourly rate: £13.47 - £17.96 per hour

Available hours: A number of part time opportunities up to 28 hours per week; a member of the team will discuss current vacancies in more detail.

Contract: Permanent

The advertised hourly rate includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and/or working conditions of the role. A market supplement is currently being applied to all night and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts, uplifting your hourly rate in these periods to approx. £17.96. This will replace any previous market supplements and will apply to both your contracted hours and to any additional hours worked within the applicable time periods.

Employer: Elmhurst Residential Home, Ulverston

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker (Carer Care Worker Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care and encouraging our people to achieve or maintain independence.

About Residential Care

Help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. Support people to stay active and healthy by encouraging good nutrition and promoting fitness and mobility as well as supporting emotional wellness.

About Our Home

Elmhurst provides a modern, light, and spacious place to live for all service users and an excellent working environment for staff. It also encompasses beautifully landscaped gardens that are accessible for all residents. We are proud to deliver high quality person-centred care to all.

‘I feel privileged to work at Elmhurst with a dedicated team who provide a happy, safe and positive environment for our residents and their families’

Residential Manager

Who we are looking for

We are looking for the right people who share our vision and passion for Care to join our teams across Care Services. We’d like to hear more about your motivations, interests and values, including what attracted you to a role in Care.

Experience or qualifications are not necessarily needed to get started.

We can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go at any stage of your career in Care.

If you’re compassionate, caring and looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we would love to speak with you!

What we can offer you

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the documents below:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact [e-mail]

Application and Interview Information

We have made it easier to apply for a job in care. Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch.

This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. Please do not hesitate to submit your application to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

We are currently operating in-person interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

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We look forward to hearing from you!

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s/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.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.