Support Worker - Supported Living for Young Adults (Penrith)

Are you a compassionate, proactive individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults? Randstad is proud to partner with Leonard Cheshire at The Regent in Penrith, Cumbria. The Regent offers unique supported living accommodation tailored specifically for young disabled adults. In this role, you will play a vital part in empowering residents to achieve greater daily independence, participate in community activities, and live life on their own terms.

Address: The Regent, Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8ET

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay Rates (Weekly Pay):PAYE (Accrued): £12.71 / hour (with £1.72 / hour going into your holiday pot)
• PAYE (Rolled-Up): £14.34 / hour (£1.72 / hour holiday pay paid upfront)
• Umbrella Rate: £16.88 / hour
• Flexible Scheduling: 12-hour day and waking night rotas (08:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 08:00) to fit your lifestyle.
• Location: The Regent, Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria (CA11 8ET).
• Supportive Environment: Fast-track onboarding with 1-on-1 support from a local consultant.

Responsibilities

• Empower Everyday Independence: Assist residents with meal planning, cooking, budgeting, and using assistive technology.
• Person-Centred Assistance: Deliver tailored support adapted to each resident's unique physical or cognitive needs.
• Community Engagement: Support residents in accessing social activities, educational courses, and local community outings.
• Well-Being Support: Maintain a safe, welcoming environment across day and night routines, responding promptly to resident needs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs, incident notes, and handover reports in line with care standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or support setting (physical/learning disability or supported living backgrounds are highly valued).
• A compassionate, patient, and empowering attitude that champions dignity and resident choice.
• Strong communication skills for effective handovers and detailed care note-taking.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS with Barring check (or readiness to complete a new one).
• Desirable: Level 2/3 NVQ/Diploma in Health & Social Care, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

To Apply

Ready to make a real difference in your local community? Click Apply Now or send your CV directly to Jasmine Hyare at Randstad to fast-track your registration.

Company Description

The Regent, operated by Leonard Cheshire in Penrith, provides high-quality supported living specifically designed to empower young disabled adults. The facility focuses on fostering independence and community integration in a modern, inclusive, and person-centred environment.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.