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.
This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered.
Support Worker
Location: Carlisle, CA2
Pay: £12.80 – £13.35 per hour (day rates)
Contract: Part-Time (Permanent) or Bank (flexible/ad hoc hours available)
About the Role
KEYFORT Group are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Carlisle, supporting a lady in her own fully adapted home.
She has a genetic condition, learning disabilities, and is non-verbal. Her care includes personal care, clinical support, and medication administration. She can experience seizures, so confidence in following care plans and maintaining a calm approach is important.
She lives with her family and her much-loved dog, so being comfortable around pets is essential.
She enjoys music, TV, films, and getting out into the community—but most of all, she enjoys spending time with her support team. Building a positive, engaging relationship with her is key, so we’re looking for individuals who are friendly, patient, and able to bring energy and warmth to their role.
Shift Pattern
This role follows a fortnightly rolling rota, with opportunities for overtime:
Week A
- Monday: 11:30 – 18:00
- Friday: 10:00 – 14:00
- Saturday: 11:30 – 16:30
Week B
- Monday: 11:30 – 18:00
- Thursday: 09:30 – 18:00
- Friday: 21:30 – 09:30 (Waking Night)
About You
We’re looking for people who share our values. Experience in care is helpful but not essential—what matters most is your approach:
- You want to make a difference – you care about the impact you have
- You take pride in your work – delivering safe, high-quality care matters to you
- You build meaningful relationships – you enjoy getting to know people and supporting them to live well
- You’ll also be resilient, respectful, and committed to providing dignified, person-centred care.
What We Offer
- Flexible contracts to suit your lifestyle
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) or 12.07% accrual for bank staff
- Full training, shadowing and ongoing support from our in-house clinical team (RGN, Occupational Therapist, Psychologists)
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Refer a friend scheme (£200 bonus, T&Cs apply)
- Access to FlexEarn (early access to earned wages)
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Employee of the Month recognition scheme
About Keyfort Group
At Keyfort Group, we provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We specialise in supporting people with brain injuries, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, and mental health needs.
We focus on the individual—not their condition—working in partnership to deliver truly meaningful support.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
KEYFORT Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, including those from under-represented groups.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and employment, to ensure everyone can perform at their best.
Next Stage
All applications will be assessed against the role requirements. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to share their interview availability. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the advert closing date, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successful.