If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be; Dependant Visa, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa. We are not able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) at this time and, we are unable to set up interviews for those working on a Sponsorship-Restricted Working Visa due to 34 to 36 hours every week.
This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered.
Location; Carlisle, Cargo, CA6
Hours & Salary; 12-hour shifts (Days & Waking Nights) | £13.50 to £14.50 – shift dependant
Essential Criteria; Female Only | Driver Required
We are building a dedicated team to support a bright and joyful 11-year-old boy living in Carlisle with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He lives at home with his family, including four other siblings, and requires 1:1 support 24/7, including overnight care. Full Training Provided. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to make a genuine difference to his, and his family’s life, while becoming part of a close-knit, supportive environment.

About the Role; We are looking for female staff (due to the family setting) to joinhis team and support him with:

• Tracheostomy care (inc. suctioning)
• Enteral feeding and button care
• Oxygen therapy
• Manual handling
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Physiotherapy and attending medical appointments
• Support with communication, community access, and holidays
• Being part of family outings, hospital stays, and emergency situations where needed
• Shifts are 12 hours, covering both days and waking nights, on a rolling rota.

About the young boy we support; he isfull of life and enjoys being out and about with his support team and family. He loves:

• Listening to music and attending music shows
• Reading stories
• Trips to the cinema and library
• Spending time with family and his siblings

THE IDEAL SUPPORT WORKER

• We are looking for someone who is:
• Fun, calm, caring, and patient
• A natural communicator and team player
• Good with children and able to engage through stories and music
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a team
• Respectful, professional, and motivated to provide consistent, person-centred care
• A driver with access to a car
• Previous experience in complex care or tracheostomy is ideal, but not essential as full training and clinical sign-offs will be provided for the right person.

IF YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM US WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE ADVERT CLOSING, THEN ON THIS OCCASION YOU HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN OUR SIFTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered. Please confirm your gender.
• If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be; Dependant Visa, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa. We are not able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) at this time and, we are unable to set up interviews for those working on a Sponsorship-Restricted Working Visa., due to a 24 or 36 hour working pattern. Please confirm your VISA type.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NW1

About the Role; We are looking for female staff (due to the family setting) to joinhis team and support him with:

• Tracheostomy care (inc. suctioning)
• Enteral feeding and button care
• Oxygen therapy
• Manual handling
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Physiotherapy and attending medical appointments
• Support with communication, community access, and holidays
• Being part of family outings, hospital stays, and emergency situations where needed
• Shifts are 12 hours, covering both days and waking nights, on a rolling rota