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COPELAND - WEST CUMBRIA £12.65 per hour (£11,217 per annum pro pro rata equivalent)
Posted 13 November 2026 Closing date 17 November 2026
Checked 11 hours ago · still listed on the employer's site Closes in 4 days · 17 Nov 2026

Location: The Gables Residential Home, Whitehaven

Salary: £12.65 per hour (£11,217 per annum pro pro rata equivalent)

Hours: 17 hours per week

Contract: Temporary

About this opportunity

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home/service unit and its immediate parameters and adhere to the Infection Control Policy and promote good hygiene.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Colette Tynan by email at Colette,[email protected]

DBS Checks


This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

  • Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
  • Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
  • Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments


We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

  • Closing date: 17/11/2026
  • Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

Position type: Part Time

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