Support Worker Needed In Workington: Visa Sponsorship Available

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for caring, dedicated Support Workers to join our friendly and professional home care teams. Whether you’re seeking part-time flexibility or a full-time role, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide essential care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping with daily tasks such as personal care, medication, meal preparation, and companionship. You’ll work across Whitehaven, Workington or Maryport, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

 

Areas are kept small and milage to a minimum. We pay mileage at 40p per mile.

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting pay of £12.21 per hour
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for career progression
• A rewarding and meaningful role

Requirements:

• Must be a driver with your own transport
• Compassionate, reliable, and a great communicator
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Experience welcome but not essential – full training provided

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Physical Setting:

• Homecare

Language:

• English (required)

Reference ID: JEM1

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Support Worker Jobs

• Role Description: Support workers assist individuals with daily tasks to help them live independently and improve their quality of life. Responsibilities may include personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing), helping with meal preparation, supporting social activities, managing finances, or providing emotional support. Some roles focus on specific groups, such as people with learning disabilities, mental health issues, or older adults.
• Settings: Support workers operate in various environments, including care homes, supported living facilities, community settings, hospitals, or clients’ homes.

• Entry Requirements: Many support worker roles, especially in adult social care, do not require formal qualifications to start, as on-the-job training is often provided. However, some employers may prefer a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience: For some roles, such as Healthcare Support Worker positions in the NHS, a minimum of 6 months’ experience in a hospital or hospice setting within the last 2 years may be required.
• Skills: Key skills include compassion, patience, communication, and the ability to work with diverse groups. Some roles may require specific skills, such as British Sign Language (BSL) for deaf support roles or driving for community-based positions.

• Mental Health Support Worker: Assists individuals with mental health conditions, often in community or crisis settings. Example: Roles in Penrith, Cumbria, with salaries around £12.60 per hour.
• Learning Disability Support Worker: Supports individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities or residential settings. Example: Creative Support roles in Blackpool or Scunthorpe.
• Care Assistant/Support Worker in Care Homes: Works in nursing or residential homes, supporting elderly or disabled individuals. Example: Roles in Northwich, Cheshire, or Holt, Norfolk.
• Community Support Worker: Provides care in clients’ homes, such as Rapid Response teams in Somerset.
• Senior Support Worker: Involves additional responsibilities like team coordination. Example: Roles in Halifax with salaries around £27,727 per annum.
• Deaf Support Worker: Focuses on supporting deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, often requiring BSL skills.

• Salaries:
  • Entry-level support workers earn around £12–£15 per hour. For example, roles in Manchester pay £13–£13.50 per hour, with sleep-in shifts at £70 per night.
  • Senior roles, such as in Halifax, may pay £13.85–£15.35 per hour.
  • Annual salaries range from £23,475 to £32,400, depending on hours and responsibilities.
• Benefits:
  • Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time, or bank contracts).
  • NHS roles offer pensions, generous annual leave, and discounts (e.g., Blue Light Card).
  • Some employers, like Newcross Healthcare, provide free training, same-day pay, and staff discounts.
  • Additional leave options, such as buying extra holiday days, are available with some organizations like Mencap.

• Hours: Roles vary from part-time (e.g., 5 hours/week) to full-time (37.5–42 hours/week). Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, or sleep-ins. Examples include 7:30am–8:30pm or 8pm–8am shifts in NHS settings.
• Flexibility: Many roles offer flexible scheduling, ideal for balancing personal commitments. Bank contracts allow workers to choose shifts.
• Example Shift Patterns: Community care roles in Hemel Hempstead involve three daily visits (8am–10am, 12pm–2pm, 8pm–10pm).

• Visa Sponsorship: Some support worker roles, particularly in health and social care, qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa, which requires a job offer from a Home Office-approved employer, a certificate of sponsorship, and adequate English proficiency.
• Eligibility: Roles like senior care workers are on the UK’s in-demand jobs list, increasing visa approval chances. Applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate.

• Job Boards: Websites like Indeed, Reed.co.uk, Community Care Jobs, and findajob.dwp.gov.uk list numerous vacancies.
• GOV.UK Find a Job Service: Replaces Universal Jobmatch for searching and applying for jobs across England.
• Recruitment Agencies: Agencies specializing in healthcare (e.g., Newcross Healthcare) connect candidates with employers.
• Networking: LinkedIn and local job fairs can uncover unadvertised roles. Contacting employers directly or registering with multiple agencies increases opportunities.
• Jobcentre Plus: Offers job search support, CV advice, and access to the Flexible Support Fund for costs like childcare or travel.

• Access to Work: This government scheme provides grants for practical support, such as communication aids (e.g., BSL interpreters) or workplace adjustments, for those with disabilities or health conditions. It does not cover reasonable adjustments, which employers are legally required to provide.
• Disability Confident Scheme: Encourages employers to hire and support disabled workers. Many job listings, such as those in Nottingham or North Sutherland, are Disability Confident.
• Work and Health Programme: Offers tailored support for disabled people or the long-term unemployed to find and stay in work.

• Training: Many employers provide free on-the-job training, such as Newcross Healthcare’s wellbeing and skills programs. Some roles require specific training, like disability analysis for Work Capability Assessments.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to advance to senior support worker or team leader roles. NHS roles offer structured career paths and regular performance reviews.
• Further Education: Free courses through the National Careers Service or Skills Bootcamps (up to 16 weeks) can enhance skills.

• Challenges: The role can be emotionally and physically demanding, especially with night shifts or supporting individuals with complex needs. Some roles involve handling challenging behaviors or high-pressure environments.
• Rewards: Support workers describe the job as highly rewarding, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on clients’ lives, such as helping them achieve independence or pursue hobbies.