Support Worker (Intermediate Care) Maudes Meadow - Kendal

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

Job summary

A local government council in Kendal seeks compassionate individuals for the part-time role of Intermediate Care Support Worker. The position offers a salary range of £13.69 to £18.53 per hour, focusing on supporting individuals with care needs to promote independence within the community. Opportunities for development and skill building are available, making this an ideal role for those looking to make a meaningful impact in care. Training is provided, with the role based at Maudes Meadow.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Additional perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Motivated and passionate about providing care.
• No prior experience or qualifications required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Administer medication as required.
• Work towards personal outcomes with individuals.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including therapists.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Dignity and respect

Job description

Job reference REQ00000019280

Date posted: 02/12/2025

Application closing date: Blank

Location: Kendal

Salary: £13.69 - £18.53

Contractual hours: Blank

Basis: Part time

Attachments: Blank

Job Description

Hourly Rate: £13.69 - £18.53

Available Hours: Opportunities available between 35 and 36.5 hours per week.

Intermediate Care is a 365‑day a year, 7‑day a week service. Day shifts run 8:00‑10:00pm, night shifts 9:45pm‑8:15am, worked over a fixed fortnightly pattern and include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

Location: Maudes Meadow, Kendal

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 6 months from start date

About This Opportunity

Are you interested in a role in Care? Supporting people to retain their independence? Would you like to be part of our friendly, hardworking teams, making a real difference to someone’s life? We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join Care Services Westmorland and Furness, based at Maudes Meadow, as part of a new team of Intermediate Care Support Workers.

About the Role

As an Intermediate Care Support Worker you will work with people who have been identified as having intermediate care needs, providing supportive care in an empowering way, to promote recovery and maximise their independence. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity, giving you the chance to work with people on achieving identified goals and outcomes, supporting them to retain as much independence as possible and remain living within their local community.

Main Duties

• Support individuals with personal care, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
• Support with, and administer medication as required.
• Work with individuals on their own personal outcomes, as agreed within a person‑centred, strength‑based plan.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Service, including Therapists and Social Workers.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for the right people who share our vision and passion for Care. 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 perks and discounts. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Would You Like to Find Out More?

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

• 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 submit your application to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Interview Date: 17/12/2025

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. If you have any concerns or adjustments needed, we are happy to discuss this with 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 an 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 to 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.