Please be advised that this position does not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship or a Visa Sponsorship Transfer. If you are a non UK citizen; we can only accept applications from those on a Dependant, Leave to Remain, Spouse or Partner VISA, due to the full time hours and set rota required to work on this case.

This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered.

Support Worker – Full-Time Opportunity Supporting One Lady in Whitehaven (CA28)

Opportunities to progress into a Team Lead role, should you wish to develop your career further with KEYFORT – competitive salary offered.

Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria (CA28)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Hours

Hourly Rate: £12.75 – £13.25 (dependent on shift)

Driver essential | Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010)

Your Working Pattern

You’ll work a rolling fortnightly rota with consistent 12-hour day shifts:

Week A

• Tuesday: 08:00 – 20:00
• Saturday: 08:00 – 20:00
• Sunday: 08:00 – 20:00

Week B

• Tuesday: 08:00 – 20:00
• Thursday: 08:00 – 20:00
• Friday: 08:00 – 20:00

This rota gives you predictability, a good work-life balance, and the opportunity to build a strong, trusting relationship with the person you’ll be supporting.

Who You’ll Be Supporting

You’ll be supporting a friendly and independent lady who lives in her own home with her beloved cat and dog. She has a condition similar to Muscular Dystrophy and requires full support with daily living and clinical needs, including:

• Personal care
• PEG feeding
• Cough Assist and Ventilator use
• Ceiling track hoist for transfers
• Basic and controlled medication administration

You don’t need to have done this before – full clinical training and shadowing will be provided by our in-house Registered Nurse (RGN) and Clinical Educator.

She’s a Disney fan, loves arts and crafts, and enjoys socialising with her friends. She’s looking for someone approachable and respectful, who supports her to live life the way she chooses – with independence, humour, and heart.

Important Practical Bits

• You must hold a valid driving licence
• You will drive the lady’s adapted Vauxhall Caddy (small van)
• Community trips and Newcastle-based appointments are part of the role
• Female applicants only, due to personal care requirements and in line with a Genuine Occupational Requirement

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need experience – we hire based on values and attitude. If the below sounds like you, we want to hear from you:

• You genuinely care and want to make a positive difference
• You take pride in your work and always aim to do your best
• You enjoy building meaningful relationships and getting to know someone as a person, not just a list of tasks
• You’re confident, kind, and ready to learn

What You’ll Get in Return

• A reliable full-time contract
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave
• In-house training and mentoring from our own RGN, Occupational Therapist, and Psychologists
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• £200 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
• FlexEarn – access to wages already earned before payday
• Blue Light Card – discounts with major retailers
• Employee of the Month – monthly recognition with a reward

Who Are KEYFORT Group?

At KEYFORT, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with a range of disabilities and health conditions. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all – we only work with individuals when we know we can offer exceptional, bespoke support.

We are proud of the strong relationships we build and the opportunities we create – for both the people we support and our staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting adults and children.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like a role where you can thrive and make a real difference – we’d love to hear from you.

KEYFORT Group Ltd are committed to Safeguarding and protecting Adults and Children.

We welcome applications from all areas of the community and, welcome the opportunity to find out more about what you could bring to KEYFORT.

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of the advert closing, then on this occasion you have been unsuccessful in our role requirements.