Support Worker

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care? Our client's service is a specialist, community-based care home providing nursing support to individuals of all gender identities who are autistic, have a learning disability, and/or have additional complex physical or mental health needs.

We are urgently seeking dedicated Agency Support Workers to provide consistent long day and night cover. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive, structured service where your skills truly make a difference.

🕒 Shift Times

• Day: 07:45 – 20:05
• Night: 19:45 – 08:05

💵 Pay: £14.24–£15.00 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

🏡 About the Service

• Individually tailored support for each resident
• Holistic, person-centred care planning
• Positive behaviour support strategies
• Promoting independence and community engagement
• Access to meaningful, stimulating activities 7 days a week
• Strong safeguarding culture
• Collaborative work with families and multi-agency professionals

🧩 About the Support Worker Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily living activities while promoting independence, dignity, and overall well-being. You will work closely with residents, colleagues, and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with individual care plans.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach, have strong communication skills, and be able to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. You will be flexible, reliable, and committed to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for those in your care.


👤 Candidate Responsibilities

• Support individuals with their daily routines
• Promote independence and empower service users
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Assist with personal care activities
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Follow care plans, safeguarding, and health & safety guidelines
• Work flexibly across long day and night shifts as required

🧠 Key Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 6-12 months UK experience in a Support Worker role 
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to follow instructions and individual care plans
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts
• Based in, or willing to work in, Workington, Cumbria

💼 What We Offer

• Consistent long days and nights available urgently
• Competitive agency rates (temporary & fixed contracts)
• Flexible working patterns
• Dedicated, experienced one-to-one consultant support

This role is available for an immediate start please forward your CV as soon as possible to apply.