Do you want to make a positive difference in someone’s life every single day?
At West House, we pride ourselves on recruiting local people that are invested in the community we serve.
Our vision is for children, young people and adults with learning and other disabilities in Cumbria to live a fulfilling life, in the way they want and with the support they choose. If you would like to be a part of this by providing positive, person-centred and inclusive care, you will be rewarded with competitive pay and a range of benefits.
Gain qualifications with our professional development courses which include Level 2 – 5 Diplomas.
Access in-house training courses such as Medication Handling, Moving and Handling, Epilepsy Awareness, First Aid, Basic Care, Care Certificate and more.
If on a full-time contract, you’ll have the potential to earn £75 per sleepover.
You will have the opportunity to purchase tech-based products in monthly instalments over a year
As a thank you for continued service, you receive a cash bonus or extra annual leave along with our annual West House hero bonus scheme for employees that go above and beyond.
Use our credit union scheme to help with your savings and financial goals. Access credit at lower interest rates than high street banks.
Enjoy discounts to a fantastic range of online retailers and on the high street with a Blue Light Card.
Look after your mind and body with our discounted monthly gym membership covering the whole of Cumbria.
Look after your mental health with our employee wellbeing service offering mental health support and counselling services.
Knowing you’re helping people to live a happy, fulfilling independent life and you’re really making a difference to your community.
For more information on what it is like to work at West House or to discuss our range of vacancies, please contact our friendly HR team or see below for current opportunities.
Join our crew of super support workers with the potential to earn up to an additional £4k per year in sleepover allowance for full-time contracts!
Are you inclusive, person-centred and positive? Do you have an interest in health and social care and believe that everyone should have the right to lead a fulfilling life – no matter their disability? Would you like to be a part of a positive, fun and active team that is dedicated to supporting people in all aspects of their lives? Would you like to be well trained and supported knowing that you are making a positive difference every time you go to work, if so this role could be for you!
Right to Work in the UK: West House are unable to offer any applicant a sponsorship to work in the UK, therefore, before proceeding with this application please ensure you have legal the right to work and live in the UK and are able to evidence this right.
Role: Earn up to £33,276 annually, full-time equivalent, for those undertaking one sleep-in per week. Support people who have a learning disability and other associated needs by ensuring their independence, choice rights and inclusion through the enhancement of their personal, domestic and social needs. Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Drivers are welcomed as driving work vehicles can be a requirement of the role.
Salary: £25,775 (£12.71 p/h) to £27,276 (£13.45 p/h) + up to an additional £6k per year in sleepover allowance for full-time contracts.
Hours: Various hours available from 8 – 39hrs per week
Location: Various- Copeland / Allerdale
Guaranteed Interview: We are committed to being an inclusive and values-led employer. As part of this commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme.
Role: We are looking for an experienced candidate with Health and Social Care and Management experience to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting a skilled and knowledgeable support team, providing care and support to people with learning difficulties living in their own home in line with our values of being Person-centred, Inclusive and Positive.The candidate will be required to coach, mentor, and motivate staff to create a culture where everyone can achieve their best. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and encourage people to be innovative, share ideas, support decision making and promote empowerment. You will be required to work various shift patterns including weekend working and will have dedicated off rota time for management administration.
Salary: £29,289 to £37,864
Hours: 39hrs per week
Location: Various- Copeland / Allerdale
Role:
To provide high-quality person-centred care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs, through meaningful engagement in gardening and outdoor activities. This role combines hands-on horticulture with health, social care, and wellbeing support, enabling individuals to gain skills, independence, and confidence in a practical, nature-based setting.
Salary: £12.71 – £13.45 per hour
Hours: 35 – 39 hours per week
Location: Grow West, Allerby and Hall Garden, Workington
Guaranteed Interview: We are committed to being an inclusive and values-led employer. As part of this commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme.
Role: Support children and young people with learning disabilities and associated needs, promoting their independence, choice, rights, and inclusion by enhancing their personal, domestic, and social skills. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Drivers are welcome, as driving service vehicles may be required.
Salary: £25,775 (£12.71 p/h) to £27,276 (£13.45 p/h) for full-time contracts.
Hours: Various hours available from 8 – 39hrs per week
Location: Various- Allerdale
Role: Join us and help shape the future of our workforce. West House is one of Cumbria’s leading care and support organisations, supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and other support needs to live fulfilling lives, in the way they choose. We are looking for an experienced HR professional who wants more than just a traditional HR Manager role.
Salary: £40,158 to £43,349 plus benefits
Hours: 39 hours per week
Location: Workington Head Office
Role:
To provide administrative and transactional support to the HR team, ensuring HR records, recruitment administration, onboarding tasks, and general HR processes are completed accurately and efficiently.The Business Assistant role is designed to support the smooth day-to-day running of the HR function by assisting with core administrative tasks and helping maintain organised HR systems and records.
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 16-21 hours per week
Location: Workington Head Office
We do accept speculative applications via the online application form. When applying, simply click ‘other’ on question one and tell us where you’d like to work.
Becoming a volunteer is a simple easy way for people to make a real difference to someone’s life.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer there is a simple process to go through. You will need to complete an application form, attend an interview and complete a DBS check. This process is necessary for everyone’s protection.
