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Job Title: Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health)
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £13.68 to £13.90 per hour
Hours and Contract: 1 x 0 hours per week - Permanent; 1 x 20 hours per week - Fixed Term (5 months)
Driving Licence Required
About Supported Living (DMH)Supported Living empowers vulnerable adults, including people with learning disabilities, autism, or complex care needs, to live independently in their own homes and play an active part in their communities. Our team works alongside each person to build confidence, develop life skills, and support them to achieve their personal goals. Everything we do is shaped by the individual's interests, priorities, and aspirations.
About the RoleAs a Community Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant), you'll play a vital role in helping people live life to the fullest. You'll build meaningful relationships, support wellbeing, and make a real difference every day.
Your Role May Include
Offering emotional and practical support
Assisting with personal care and daily routines
Supporting with medication
Encouraging independence and confidence
No two days are the same – and every day brings the opportunity to make someone's life a little brighter. As part of the team, you'll take part in sleep‐in shifts, offering an overnight presence and peace of mind to those who need it. Each sleep‐in shift comes with an extra £43.12 per night, on top of your regular pay.
Training & DevelopmentNo experience or qualifications? No problem! We provide fully paid training, ongoing support, and opportunities to grow your skills and career. If you already have experience, this is your chance to take the next step with a large, supportive employer that values development and progression.
DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check – Enhanced DBS Check with an Adults Barred List check. Please note that 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.
Guaranteed InterviewsWe offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet essential criteria. Applicants must demonstrate eligibility for the role.
Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
Armed forces veterans whose last long‐term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe are a proud Disability Confident and Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let the hiring manager or Resourcing Team know. We will listen and try our best to accommodate your needs.
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Carlisle
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 26-05-2026
- Profession type
- Counselling and Social Services
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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