We’re recruiting Senior & Junior Care Staff at Good Companions Care Home, Silloth.
Would you like a career where you can genuinely make a difference every single day? We’re looking for caring, compassionate and reliable people to join our friendly team at our seaside care home in Silloth.
Whether you’re already an experienced carer or you’re looking to begin a rewarding career in care, we’d love to hear from you. No two days are the same, and the work you do really matters to the people who live with us.
What we offer
Excellent rates of pay – above average rates for the sector
Full-time positions available – senior and junior care roles
Ongoing training and career development – we’ll support you to gain qualifications and progress
A friendly, supportive team – experienced colleagues who genuinely care
Great working conditions in a warm, welcoming home
The opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, every shift
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need previous experience to apply for a junior care role – full training is provided. What matters most to us is the right attitude:
Kindness, patience and genuine compassion
Reliability and a willingness to be part of a team
Good communication skills and respect for the people you support
For senior roles, relevant care experience and/or an NVQ / Diploma in Health & Social Care
Already experienced? Our senior carer positions offer more responsibility, additional training and the chance to lead and mentor a team – with pay to match.
About our home
Good Companions Care Home in Silloth sits in a beautiful seaside setting, with well-kept gardens that our residents and staff enjoy all year round. We’ve been caring for people across Cumbria for over 25 years, providing a warm, welcoming environment where both residents and staff feel valued.
As an established local provider, we know that looking after our team is the best way to look after our residents. If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to work somewhere that truly values you, you’ll fit right in here.
Home Care Services Across Cumbria: Trusted Domiciliary Care
Good Companions provides compassionate, professional home care services across Cumbria, helping older adults and individuals with additional needs remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
With over 25 years of experience delivering local care, a large dedicated fleet of vehicles, and a highly trained team of community carers, we support families with reliable, person-centred domiciliary care tailored to daily routines.
As a fully registered care provider, our services are strictly regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our registered care services proudly hold a “Good” CQC rating, giving you and your family absolute peace of mind.
Areas We Cover: Home Care Across Cumbria
Our local care teams are strategically positioned throughout the county. Good Companions provides extensive home care coverage in, around, and between the following Cumbrian towns, villages, and rural communities:
North & East Cumbria: Carlisle, Penrith, Wigton, and surrounding Lake District communities.
West Cumbria & Coastal Regions: Silloth, Maryport, Aspatria, Cockermouth, and Keswick.
South Cumbria: Kendal and nearby rural localities.
Don’t see your village listed? Because of our extensive network and large fleet of vehicles, we frequently cover smaller hamlets and rural areas between these hubs. Please contact our team to check current availability in your specific postcode.
Our Local Offices & Service Hubs
To ensure care is delivered efficiently and reliably, our coordination network is anchored by local hubs:
Silloth: Home to our dedicated residential care home and specialised day care centre.
Carlisle: Our primary home care service hub coordinates community care packages.
Penrith: Our local support presence managing care delivery in East Cumbria.
Professional Care Services Delivered Locally
Whether you require short-term respite care or long-term daily support, our trained, compassionate carers focus on dignity, independence, and overall well-being. Our personalised home care packages include:
Personal Care: Assistance with washing, dressing, grooming, and morning/evening routines.
Medication Support: Timely medication administration, reminders, and management.
Meal Preparation: Nutritional support, cooking healthy meals, and hydration tracking.
Companionship: Social interaction, cognitive engagement, and emotional support.
Wellbeing Checks: Regular visits to monitor health changes and provide family updates.
CQC Registered Home Care Provider
Good Companions Care at Home Agency is fully registered to provide regulated domiciliary care services in England. Our professional standards, staff training, and safety protocols are regularly inspected to ensure high-quality care.
Not sure what level of support you need, or want to verify coverage for a specific rural postcode? Our friendly, local team is here to guide you through funding options, care assessments, and availability.
Good Companions News & Service Updates – March 2026
For over 25 years, The Good Companions have been providing trusted, compassionate care and support services across Cumbria — helping people live safely, comfortably and independently while building a strong reputation with local families and communities.
Here are our latest updates and special opportunities.
New Day Care Centre Now Open in Silloth
Our new Silloth Day Care Centre is now open and welcoming guests every weekday from 9am to 4pm.
The centre offers:
companionship and social interaction
activities and entertainment
meals and refreshments
wellbeing support
a warm and friendly environment
To celebrate the opening, we are currently offering special promotions in June and July. Please contact us for further details.
Please note that the Day Care Centre is a community and wellbeing support service and is separate from Good Companions’ CQC-registered care services.
Visiting Care at Home Across Cumbria
Our regulated Visiting Care at Home service continues to support people who wish to remain independent in their own homes.
This CQC-registered service can provide support with:
personal care
medication support
companionship
meal preparation
well-being and daily living assistance
For a limited time, we currently have availability together with a special introductory offer:
One hour of care free each day for the first five days.
Terms and conditions apply. Please contact us for further information.
Direct-Pay 24 Hour Live-In Care
For families seeking ongoing support at home, Good Companions can help people explore a range of live-in care options designed to provide reassurance, companionship and support in familiar surroundings.
We are currently offering a special arrangement where:
Good Companions waives its service fee for the first six months and customers simply pay the carer directly.
This can provide an affordable alternative to residential care while allowing people to remain in the comfort of their own homes.
Please note:
Some live-in care arrangements may involve self-employed carers who are engaged and paid directly by the client or family. These arrangements operate separately from Good Companions’ CQC-registered care services and may not themselves constitute regulated activities under Care Quality Commission (CQC) rules.
Where regulated personal care services are required, Good Companions can also provide support through appropriately regulated and CQC-registered care services, subject to assessment and individual care requirements.
Specialist Dementia Care in Silloth
In Silloth, Good Companions also provides specialist dementia care in a calm, carefully designed environment.
Features include:
secure all-ground-floor accommodation
safe garden access
specially trained dementia care staff
compassionate person-centred support
Our aim is to help people living with dementia feel safe, supported and valued while maintaining dignity and wellbeing.
Contact Us
To learn more about any of our services or current offers, please visit:
or contact our team directly for further guidance and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who are The Good Companions?
The Good Companions are a trusted Cumbria care provider with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a range of care and wellbeing services.
2. Where is the Day Care Centre located?
Our Day Care Centre is located in Silloth, Cumbria.
3. What are the opening hours?
The centre is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
4. Is the Day Care Centre CQC registered?
The Day Care Centre operates as a wellbeing and community support service and is separate from Good Companions’ regulated CQC-registered care services.
5. What is Visiting Care at Home?
Visiting Care at Home is a regulated home care service where carers visit people in their own homes to provide support with daily living and personal care needs.
6. Is your home care service regulated?
Yes. Our Visiting Care at Home service operates through a CQC-registered care service.
7. What is Direct-Pay Live-In Care?
Some live-in care arrangements involve self-employed carers who are engaged and paid directly by the client or family in order to provide ongoing support within the home.
8. Is Direct-Pay Live-In Care CQC regulated?
Some direct-pay live-in care arrangements may operate separately from Good Companions’ CQC-registered care services and may not themselves constitute regulated activities under CQC rules.
Where regulated care services are required, Good Companions can also provide support through appropriately regulated and CQC-registered care services. Here is a link to our dedicated CQC page
9. Do you provide specialist dementia care?
Yes. We provide specialist dementia care support in Silloth delivered by trained dementia care staff.
“Would like to recognize the hard work and dedication Hazel Minnican, Lesley Pape and Simon Stevens-Eley have put into all the fabulous artwork they have made to help to stimulate our dementia residents in our new dedicated dementia unit”.
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