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Coach4Independence – Supported Living / Independent Living

Job Overview

LOCATION

Penrith / Cumbria

HOURS

2080 Per Annum

SALARY

£27,976.00 Per Annum

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent / Full time

RESPONSIBLE TO

Supported Living Team Lead & Registered Manager

CLOSING DATE

2nd July 2026

Are you someone who wants to make a genuine difference in people’s lives – not by caring for someone, but by walking beside them, during the journey of life.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a genuine difference by enabling individuals to live in and take pride in their own homes, build independence, confidence and meaningful connections with dignity.

You will play a key role in enabling people to develop skills, engage with their communities and live empowered, fulfilling lives, exploring interests and achieving personal goals through both one-to-one and group-based coaching.

This is a permanent/full time/rota based/inc. every other weekend & sleep-ins.

In order to be selected for interview please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the role and our values within your application.

What You'll Do

Coaching & Daily Living Support

  • Coach and support individuals in daily living skills, including self-care, domestic tasks and maintaining a safe, healthy home environment.
  • Promote independence through practical skill-building and encouraging personal choice and control.
  • Support participation in community activities, employment opportunities, hobbies and social relationships.
  • Encourage independence while respecting individual choice, dignity and rights.

Health & Wellbeing

  • Promote healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, exercise and emotional wellbeing.
  • Support with personal care and medication, where required.

Risk Management & Safeguarding

  • Promote positive risk taking while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals.
  • Enable problem solving, complete risk assessments, incident reports and implement proactive support strategies.
  • Maintain strong safeguarding practices, confidentiality and professional standards.

Communication & Record Keeping

  • Maintain accurate, clear and timely records.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
  • Work collaboratively within a team to deliver high-quality, consistent support.

Professional Practice

  • Uphold dignity, respect and individual rights, at all times.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and contribute to team culture.

What We're Looking For

ESSENTIAL

  • A compassionate, proactive, flexible, respectful and calm approach with commitment to empowering independence.
  • Strong communication and recording-keeping skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships; engage individuals and groups.
  • Experience/understanding of health & wellbeing.
  • Awareness of safeguarding and good professional practice.
  • Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and adapt to varied environments.
  • Knowledge of community inclusion, equality and diversity.
  • Commitment to professional standards and continuous learning.

DESIRABLE

  • Experience providing personal care and supporting diverse needs.
  • Experience in supporting adults with additional learning needs, learning disabilities or neurodiversity.
  • Awareness of learning disabilities, Care Act and CQC requirements.
  • Understanding of person-led and strengths-based approaches.
  • Transferable skills.
  • Current full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle (advantageous).

To support your application, please refer to our social media pages and website for further understanding of the 4EDEN values.

Why Join 4Eden

Great benefits, real support and opportunities to grow.

Work & Pay Benefits

  • Pension (3% contribution)
  • Guaranteed monthly pay
  • Refer-a-friend bonus
  • Branded workwear

Wellbeing & Lifestyle

  • Flexible working
  • Healthcare Support
  • Paid Birthday off
  • Blue Light Card discounts

Growth & Purpose

  • Supportive team
  • Make a difference locally
  • Training & development
  • Career progression

Ready to Apply?

We’re actively hiring, so if you’re keen to join a fantastic team and contribute towards enabling people to live their best lives, we would love to hear from you!

Submit your application form today or contact us directly to learn more!

Email: office@4eden.co.uk
Phone: 01768892014
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