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Our vacancies

Join our team and make a difference you can be proud of. 

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Carer Support Co-ordinator
Location: Headoffice: Carlisle, Cumbria
Supporting unpaid adult carers across Cumberland, with a focus on Millom and surrounding communities
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Volunteer Sitter
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
The main aim of a Sitter is to enable a carer to have a break from their caring role, with peace of mind from knowing the person they care for will have the company of a trained volunteer.
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Café Manager and Chef
Location: Workington, Cumbria
As Café Manager/Chef, you will lead our new Workington Café Team to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and high-quality hospitality experience for everyone who visits our new People First Café in Workington.
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Cook – Job Coach
Location: Workington, Cumbria
This role combines cooking, coaching and mentorship. You will prepare food to a high standard, ensuring meals are fresh, appealing and ready for customers whilst supporting learners to develop their confidence, independence and cooking ability.…
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Hospitality Job Coach
Location: Workington, Cumbria
As a Hospitality Job Coach, you will work as part of our new Workington Café Team to create a welcoming, inclusive and high-quality experience for everyone who visits our café. A People First Café is a unique place that brings together excellent…
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Microenterprise Coach
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria.
The Microenterprise Coach is a key role within our Carers & Self Directed Support department. The post focuses on helping people achieve their goals, develop their skills and confidence, and build independence through social enterprise.
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Head of People and Culture
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria.
You will act as the organisation's lead adviser on people, culture and workforce matters; and help turn our People Strategy into practical action, ensuring that agreed priorities are translated into clear plans, measurable progress and visible…
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Why work with us

At People First, we're passionate about building a fairer, more inclusive community where everyone is seen, heard and valued. Whether you are supporting communities, shaping campaigns, or working behind the scenes, your role here makes a real difference.

People First strives to create a welcoming, positive and inclusive environment for everyone. We are committed to living our values, upholding our culture, and ensuring professional conduct is upheld at every level. We believe in supporting the team as wholeheartedly as the communities we support.

Our values

Fairness: We believe that fairness is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to treating everyone justly, without bias and challenging inequality whenever we see it

Rights: We uphold and promote people’s rights, ensuring that their voices are heard, respected and that they can make decisions for themselves

Belonging: We create environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and part or our community. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in everything we do

Courage: We stand up for what’s right, even when it’s difficult. We speak out against injustice, challenge poor practices and take action to drive positive change

Kindness: We lead with compassion, empathy, and understanding. We treat everyone with patience, dignity, and genuine care, offering support and listening to one another.

Love: We show love to those we work with especially when they don't love themselves.

Our culture

Culture is created by all of us; we each play our part in making People First the place we want it to be. We strive to create a culture that feels like a community, where:

  • Everyone is welcomed with respect and inclusion.
  • We communicate openly and honestly with kindness and care.
  • We support one another to thrive, professionally and personally.
  • Leaders model the values we hold, setting the tone for the entire organisation.

We own our culture and always work to ensure People First is a place where people can be themselves and where everyone feels safe and valued. 

Benefits offered

We are proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect our values.

Generous annual leave entitlement
Birthday day off
Team events and celebrations
Festive close down time off
Volunteering day off
Length of service increments
Employer pension contribution of 6%
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A warm, supportive culture where you can thrive