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 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.
Location: Whitehaven – CA28
Contract Type: Part-Time, Fixed Hours (16 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: £12.25
Driver essential | Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010)

WHO YOU’LL BE SUPPORTING

You’ll be supporting a lady with a brain injury who lives independently in her own home, alongside her beloved pet dog. Your role is to offer friendly and consistent support with:

• Encouragement and assistance with basic personal hygiene
• Basic medication administration and management
• Meal preparation and weekly food shopping
• Community access and social support

This lady is passionate about sports, loves a trip to the arcades or the pub to catch up with old friends, and attends bingo twice a week. She’s looking for someone with a down-to-earth and open-minded personality – ideally someone who shares or respects her interests and supports her positively through any difficulties that may arise from her brain injury.
Your approach should encourage independence, gently motivate her to engage in the things she enjoys, and provide calm, consistent companionship.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience isn’t essential – we’re looking for the right values:

• You want to make a positive difference every day
• You take pride in your work and care about the little things
• You value relationships and understand the importance of respect and trust
• You’re encouraging, patient, and genuinely care about supporting someone’s lifestyle and goals

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.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Shift:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• 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. Please confirm your VISA type?
• Can you confirm you are looking for part time work, as this position can only provide 16 hours per week?

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NW1

• Encouragement and assistance with basic personal hygiene
• Basic medication administration and management
• Meal preparation and weekly food shopping
• Community access and social suppor