No two days working with Chrysalis are ever the same. It can be very fast-paced and fun, and there’s something different going on every day. We have all sorts of rewarding roles available, from office positions to support services, and each person on our staff team makes a real difference in the lives of local people.

We also offer an excellent training programme, giving you the opportunity to develop existing skills and learn new ones. If you’re interested in a role and don’t yet have the required skills, then please get in touch to find out about possible development opportunities.

If you are a dynamic person who loves variety and helping others, then browse our current opportunities.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Passionate about people? We can offer you a career that's personally fulfilling and that makes a real difference to the lives of local people.

37.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly.

Salary £28,644.30 - £30,346.89

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Service Manager to lead our Community Activities Day Cebtre in Carlisle, supporting aduntls with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a social care professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for high-quality, person-centred support.

Location: Carlisle (Cumbria) - Candidates must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring, high-quality care

• Lead, supervise and develop staff, including performance management

• Promote independence, choice and inclusion for adults with learning disabilities

• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to service development

• Ensuring complience with safeguarding, CQC standards and organisational policies

• Build positive relationships with families, carers and external professionals

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Experience in adult social care, ideally within learning disabilities

• Strong leadership and team-management skills

• Knowledge of safeguarding, CQC requirements and person-centred practice

• Level 4 Health & Socail Care qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Desirable:

• Experience managing day services or community-based support

• Confidence in service improvement and staff development

Additional:

• Participation in an on-call rota is required

A full job description and person specification is availiable on request: HR@chrysalis-cumbria.co.uk

For an informal discussion about the role, please contcat Julie Harrison or Emma Jackson on 016973 44751

Learning and Development Officer

22.5 hours (over 3 days)

£30,346-£32,951 (pro rata)

Are you passionate about developing people and improving the quality of care and support?

We are looking for a Learning and Development Officer to help ensure our staff, volunteers and Trustees have the skills, confidence and support they need to deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality care.

This is a hands-on rewarding role where you’ll deliver training, support professional development and help shape a strong learning culture across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering engaging training sessions, including induction, mandatory and refresher training
• Supporting staff to develop their skills and progress in their roles
• Identifying learning needs and helping shape development plans
• Coordinate training programmes and work with external providers
• Supporting access to recognised qualifications
• Monitoring training compliance and maintaining accurate records
• Contributing to continuous improvement in the quality of care through learning

What we are looking for

• Experience in a learning development, training or care environment
• Understanding of training requirements within a regulated care setting (or willingness to learn)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative and approachable style, with the ability to build relationships across teams
• A genuine commitment to improving outcome for the people we support

Why join us?

Our benefit package is among the best in the sector. It includes

·         Full training

·         A competitive salary

·         Contributory pension

·         Wellness support package

·         Discounted local gym membership

·         30 day’s holidays (including bank holidays) rising to 35 days

·         Additional training opportunities

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Emma Jackson on 016973 44751 or Email hr@chrysalis-cumbria.co.uk

Chrysalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All relevant posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.                      

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applicants are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Closing date for application 29th May 2026.

Supported Living Relief Support Worker Vacancies (Wigton and Carlisle)

RELIEF HOURS

- Choose the shifts that fit your lifestyle

- Balance work and life- pick up extra shifts when it suits you

· £13.45 - £13.62 per hour

· Double Time Bank Holidays

· £56.65 sleep in rates

· Enhancement for direct support work hours during the hours of 8pm-7am and for all hours worked at weekends paid at extra 0.15p per hour

Chrysalis support adults with disabilities, with a strong focus on those with learning disabilities, to live their best lives.

This opportunity is on the outskirts of Wigton supporting Individuals to live as independently as they can within their own shared, fabulous farmhouse. This includes promoting ‘at life’ skills and a range of activities. We want the people we support to be active and independent.

Full training will be provided so no experience in support work is required.

We are looking for people with the right attitude, skills and interests who are passionate about working with people.

Support is provided 24/7 so various hours and shifts are available.

Whether you’re looking to supplement your income, build experience in care, prefer flexible work around other commitments – this role adapts to you.

You'll need to be able to commute reliably or have plans to relocate before your start date.

Relief Community Activities Support Worker Vacancies (Wigton and Carlisle)

RELIEF HOURS

- Choose the shifts that fit your lifestyle

- Balance work and life- pick up extra shifts when it suits you

· £13.45 - £13.62 per hour

From our basis in Wigton & Carlisle Chrysalis supports adults with disabilities, with a strong focus on those with learning disabilities, to live their best lives. We want you to work with individuals to undertake activites in the community such as Swimming, going to the cinema, walking, cycling sailing, support people to socialise, gain confidence and develop their skills.

Full training will be provided so no experience in support work is required.

We are looking for people with the right attitude, skills and interests who are passionate about working with people.