If you’re someone who loves helping others live well, we’d be delighted to welcome you to The Gables Residential Home, Whitehaven as a Lead Support Worker at 21 hours per week on a Permanent basis, paid at £17.16 to £17.50 per hour.

At The Gables, you’ll build genuine connections with the people you support. As a Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant), you’ll play an important part in helping older adults enjoy their later years, whether that's through offering emotional reassurance, supporting with personal care or medication, or encouraging people to stay active, independent, and well. Every day is about helping someone live the life they choose.

As a Lead Support Worker, you'll help deliver high-quality care and support that promotes residents' independence, choice and wellbeing. Working closely with supervisors, healthcare professionals and the wider team, you'll contribute to a safe, positive environment where residents can thrive. You'll also support community partnerships and activities that enhance residents' quality of life and create meaningful opportunities for engagement.

We’re looking for people who reflect our organisation’s values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We don’t expect perfection, we believe in potential, and we’ll help you thrive in the role.

If you’re friendly, caring and ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Take a look at the post specification for the essential criteria and see if this could be the perfect next step for you.

#INDASC

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DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a 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.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

 

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

 

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

 

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

 

If you’re passionate about helping people live independently and confidently, we’d love you to join us as a Community Support Worker in Carlisle. 24 hours per week (bank) and a permanent contract and an hourly rate of £14.13, this is a chance to build a meaningful, rewarding career supporting adults with disabilities and mental health needs.

In Supported Living, every person has their own home and their own goals, and your role is to help them achieve them. You might be supporting someone to develop life skills, build routines, stay connected with their community, or simply feel more confident day-to-day. Alongside emotional support, you may also help with personal care, medication, or everyday tasks, always encouraging independence and choice. No two days look the same, and every shift brings a new opportunity to make someone’s life brighter.

You’ll also take part in sleep-in shifts that provide overnight reassurance and support when needed, with an additional £43.12 per night on top of your hourly pay.

If you already have experience, this is a great chance to grow further with a supportive employer that values development and progression. And if you're new to care, what matters most is your compassion, reliability, and willingness to learn, we can help you build the skills you need to thrive.

If you’re friendly, caring, and motivated by making a positive difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start a career where every day truly matters.

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DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a 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.Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria 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

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

 

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

 

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Please read the supporting information:

  Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

 

 

About this opportunity

 

Public Transport Bus Driver

 

Cumberland Council

 

Cumberland Council is looking for a friendly and professional Public Transport Bus Drivers to help connect communities across the county. In this important role, you’ll provide a safe, reliable and inclusive transport service, helping residents access employment, education, healthcare and local services. You’ll operate bus services to agreed routes and timetables, carry out vehicle safety checks, assist passengers including elderly and vulnerable customers, operate ticketing systems, and deliver excellent customer service while ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.

 

A variety of full-time fixed term and zero hour contracts are available.

 #INDMR

Who we’re looking forWe're looking for someone with a Category D (PSV) licence, a valid Driver CPC (or willingness to work towards it), and strong customer service and communication skills. Experience within passenger transport and a safety-focused approach are essential, along with the flexibility to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays. In return, you'll join a council that is committed to supporting local communities and delivering valued public services. You'll enjoy being part of a supportive team, making a real difference to people's daily lives, and taking pride in providing a service that helps keep Cumberland connected

We’re also looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

 

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

 

Contact

 

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact

Matthew Sutton by email at [email protected]

DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:

 

Basic DBS check

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria 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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

 

 

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 18/09/2026
• Interview date: w/c 28/09/2026

 

The interview will consist of a practical assessment (Vehicle walk-round safety check; driving assessment on local roads and observation of driving standards, safety awareness and vehicle handling) and Interview questions linked to the role and council values.

 

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

 

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

 

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council