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We are looking for a compassionate, positive and creative individual to join our supportive and dedicated team at our supported living service in Barrow, Cumbria. We would love to hear from people who have the genuine passion and drive to want to make a positive difference in people’s lives who have learning disabilities and mental health support needs. The successful candidate will be supporting individuals at our beautiful and homely Supported Living Service in Barrow and out in the community. No two days will be the same as Support Worker, as the people that use our service have a wide range of interests and activities from shopping, afternoon tea, trips out visiting new places and coffee and cake days. Support Worker Duties: • You will be enabling someone to live a fulfilling and independent life at home and out in the community,, • Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required, • To work flexibly including evenings and weekends, according to the needs of the service, • To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as social skills/relationships, daily living skills and using community resources Experience of at least months in care is essential for this role. You will have a warm, caring nature, and a commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives. Vacancy Reference Number: 88266 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Are you a caring individual who enjoys working with people? Then join our committed community outreach team in Barrow. As a support worker you can support adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live their best lives. The successful candidate will engage with service users and build trusting, therapeutic, relationships. The role includes visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings and offering practical support to enable them to live independently while also offering emotional support in accordance with their individual support plans. The support role includes helping with daily living tasks such as cooking, appointments, medication and money management. We have both full time and part time hours are available, 37.5 and 22.5 per week to be worked on a flexible rota. The ability to lone work, using your own initiative is essential for this role. Being a car driver and car owner (or access to a vehicle)is essential for this role, mileage allowance is paid. Vacancy Reference Number: 85599 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We are looking for calm, resourceful, and energetic individuals to join our friendly team as a Waking Night Support Worker in Barrow-in-Furness. You will be providing person-centred care to individuals with Autism, and learning disabilities, supporting them to take part in all aspects of everyday life, and enjoy a wide range of activities. You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities such as walking, swimming and going to the gym. The ability to support people who can express their needs though challenging behaviour at times is essential. You will also have the opportunity to undertake the role of being a Key Worker, which will enable you to plan alongside members of the service users’ circle of support to enable individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations. This is a part time role of 30 hours per week. Prior experience is required, due to the role including lone-working. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. Vacancy Reference Number: 90342 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Kentown Family Support Worker £24,000 annual salary plus Company Car (additional benefit of approx. £5K), 5% employers pension contribution and 25 days annual leave. To Cover East Lancashire Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Kentown Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Kentown Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we’re looking for: · An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. · A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. · Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. · Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) · A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates · A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes. · Flexible working hours to balance home and working life · 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) · Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand · Company car for front line care posts · Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts · Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus · Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year · Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% · The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping · Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

We are looking for warm, reliable and proactive Support Workers to join our friendly staff team in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Our service contains 8 individual flats and service users with a range of support needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Our residents love participating in a wide range of activities, ensuring no two days are the same. Your role will include: Encouraging service users to participate in activities in the local community Supporting service users with activities they enjoy, including shopping and going out for meals and drinks Supporting service users with weekends away and holidays Support with personal care Administering medication and lone working No previous care experience is required - we value an engaging, creative, and person-centred approach above all. Vacancy Reference Number: 89612 . Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . TPBN1_UKTJ

Support Worker Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Salary: £22,932 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent (Requires a full DBS) Hours Per Week: Full Time + Part Time permanent and temporary vacancies available Advertising End Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates Benefits - We Are Offering: As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service. Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings £500 onboarding payment (paid on completion of 6 months probationary period) Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Length of Service Awards Access to foundation and bespoke training and development About Us: At Oaklea we work in partnership with the individuals we support (our customers). We strive to support people within the framework of the seven keys to Citizenship: Love, Freedom, Life, Purpose, Help, Money and Home. Every employee wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Oaklea, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and advocate. You'll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you'll get back so much more. With us, it is never just a job'. In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work. About the Role: We are looking for new Support Workers to join our established teams in Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness who provide care and support to Adults with Learning Disabilities. When asked what they wanted from the staff who support them, Customers requested that you have a sense of fun and be involved in many aspects of their daily lives including maintaining relationships, forging new friendships and encouraging confidence and self-belief. You need to be a good communicator, be compassionate, understanding and non-judgemental. You will be expected to support Customers to meet their personal care needs, including administration of medication. It is vital that staff respect the individual and respond in a positive manner to meet each Customers personal need. Customers will need support in setting and achieving their own personal goals and expect the staff who support them to be encouraging, enabling and promoting life skills. You need to be forward thinking and have a positive outlook to life. The Customers will look to you for motivation, guidance and direction; they want to be given the opportunity to live a full and rewarding life. You will be expected to encourage and offer choice and promote independence as well promoting positive risk taking. You will be required to support Customers to access the local community and to try new experiences. Some of the Customers enjoy specific hobbies but there is so much more they would like to do and as a Support Worker you can help to make their lives productive. Support will also be required for each person in areas such as health, budgeting and domestic tasks. Waking nights or sleep in shifts will be required, this will vary depending on the specific project. What We Need from You: You do not need to have experience, but it is essential that you share our values. As long as you have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability, we will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us. Driving licence is preferred but not essential. Come and join a team on a new adventure of supported living with people of differing abilities and complex health needs, who love being active and are looking for new ways to be involved in their community and have fun. Click on APPLY' today forwarding a recent copy of your CV and cover letter for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for a compassionate, positive and creative individual to join our supportive and dedicated team at our supported living service in Barrow, Cumbria. We would love to hear from people who have the genuine passion and drive to want to make a positive difference in people's lives who have learning disabilities and mental health support needs. The successful candidate will be supporting individuals at our beautiful and homely Supported Living Service in Barrow and out in the community. No two days will be the same as Support Worker, as the people that use our service have a wide range of interests and activities from shopping, afternoon tea, trips out visiting new places and coffee and cake days. Support Worker Duties: You will be enabling someone to live a fulfilling and independent life at home and out in the community, Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required To work flexibly including evenings and weekends, according to the needs of the service To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as social skills/relationships, daily living skills and using community resources To be responsive to the individual needs of service users within the framework of their Person Centred Plans It is expected that you will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service. This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. Experience of at least months in care is essential for this role. You will have a warm, caring nature, and a commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives. Vacancy Reference Number: 88266 We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . TPBN1_UKTJ

Thera North has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Barrow in Furness. You will join us on a part-time (26 to 30 hours per week), permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour. Additional Information: Full UK Driving licence is essential Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. The Support Worker role: Thera North are seeking enthusiastic support workers to join our inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests, and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. Thera is unique we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose. Who are we looking for? No previous experience or qualifications required as full training will be provided, however, You must be comfortable with lone working & supporting individuals with Mental Health Needs Compassionate, Caring and Confident Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! What are the Benefits? Annualised Hours - guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers) If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Support Worker. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position

Are you a caring individual who enjoys working with people? Then join our committed community outreach team in Barrow. As a support worker you can support adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live their best lives. The successful candidate will engage with service users and build trusting, therapeutic, relationships. The role includes visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings and offering practical support to enable them to live independently while also offering emotional support in accordance with their individual support plans. The support role includes helping with daily living tasks such as cooking, appointments, medication and money management. We have both full time and part time hours are available, 37.5 and 22.5 per week to be worked on a flexible rota. The ability to lone work, using your own initiative is essential for this role. Being a car driver and car owner (or access to a vehicle) is essential for this role, mileage allowance is paid. Vacancy Reference Number: 85599 Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ