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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000019128

Date posted

27/10/2025

Application closing date

09/11/2025

Location

KENDAL

Salary

13.69 - 18.53

Package

Contractual hours

25.6

Basis

Part time

Attachments

Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) - Kendal

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Job description

Hourly Rate

: 13.69 - 18.53



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 between approx. 18.25 and 18.53. 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.

Location:

Our Supported Living Service covers over 6 locations in and around Kendal.

Available hours:

25.60 hours per week

Contract Type:

Fixed term until 31/12/26

About this opportunity

Come and make someone smile! Teach someone something new and make a real difference to someone's life by just being there!



Our hardworking and friendly teams are looking to recruit more likeminded people to make a difference to our Service User's lives. Enabling them to access the personalised support they need to live independently in their own homes and access their local communities.



Our Teams promote independence, build life skills and support our Service User's in their interests and hobbies. This could be a trip to the Zoo, an evening of live entertainment, boating in the Lakes, or supporting football teams.



Depending on the Service User, the level of support needed may vary per person. Responsibilities may include supporting with medication, personal care, nutrition, hydration, community engagement and emotional care.



Make someone's face light up when you walk into the room! Join our incredible team in Kendal today!

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 can we 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 below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact The on call supervisor on 01539 713651. Or ksls.supervisors@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

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.

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We look forward to hearing from you!



Closing date: 09/11/2025

Interview date: 19/11/2025



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, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are 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 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.
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