West House

29/05/2026

20/05/2026

Shout out to the super helpful team at Energy Efficient Window Systems who kindly donated a replacement window at our pottery site.

Massive thanks from all at West House and our pottery team. 🙏

15/05/2026

Fuel up for the weekend with a cracking breakie in our all new Cafe West cafe at Hall Garden!

Open 10-4 this Saturday and Sunday serving all day breakfasts, hot and cold sandwiches, seasonal specials, homemade cakes and the best scones in Cumbria!

09/05/2026

🍓 Freshly baked scones are now being served at Hall Garden 🍓

Our famous West House scones have officially arrived at the café - served with our very own Grow West Right Good Raspberry Jam 💚

Perfect with a coffee, a catch up, or a wander around the gardens ☕🌿

We’re open all day tomorrow - Sunday | 10am–4pm - and then every Friday to Sunday, 10am–4pm.

📍 Hall Garden, Curwen Park, Workington

Come and give them a try… before they sell out 👀

08/05/2026

✨ Hall Garden is officially open ✨

Today we were proud to officially open Hall Garden with a special community celebration in the heart of Workington 💚

Developed by West House within the historic grounds of Workington Hall, Hall Garden brings together a welcoming café, community growing spaces and creative opportunities, creating meaningful experiences for people with learning disabilities across Cumbria.

We were delighted to welcome local MP Josh MacAlister and Leader of Cumberland Council, Mark Fryer, alongside partners, supporters and members of the community who have helped bring this vision to life.

Guests enjoyed a first look at the café, gardens and pottery spaces, meeting the incredible teams behind the project and seeing the impact Hall Garden will have for years to come

Hall Garden is now open to the public every:
🕙 Friday – Sunday | 10am–4pm

📍 Curwen Park, Workington

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey, we can’t wait to welcome even more people through the doors 🌿☕🍰

07/05/2026

✨ First look at Hall Garden ✨

We’re so excited to finally share a sneak peek inside Hall Garden - our brand new community space in the heart of Workington 💚

Set within the grounds of Workington's Hall Park, Hall Garden brings together a welcoming café, growing spaces and creative activities, all designed to create meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities across Cumbria.

From fresh coffee and homemade treats to pottery, gardening and community connection, this is a space built for everyone.

We can’t wait to welcome you through the doors from Saturday 9th May!

📍 Hall Garden, Curwen Park, Workington
🕙 Open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 10am–4pm

10/04/2026

🚗 Drivers Wanted – Support Workers Needed! 🌟

We’re looking for Support Workers who hold a full UK driving licence to support people across various services throughout West Cumbria, including:
📍 Broughton Moor
📍 Workington
📍 Maryport
📍 And more locations across West Cumbria
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Join West House and be part of a team that supports people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.
✨ What we offer:
✅ A rewarding, meaningful career
✅ £12.71 per hour, rising to £13.45 after successful probation
✅ £78 sleepover rate
✅ Full training – no experience needed
✅ Inclusive team environment
✅ Opportunities for career development
✅ Full-time, part-time and casual roles available
🚫 Not a driver? Don’t worry!
You can still apply using the link below and we’ll work with you to find a service that suits you.
You don’t need experience — just the right values, a caring attitude, and the desire to help others thrive. 💙
📲 Apply online today:
👉 www.westhouse.org.uk/careers/

13/03/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring – Gardener Wanted! 🌿

Looking for a role where you can work outdoors and share your passion for gardening? Join Grow West and be part of a team delivering meaningful horticultural work in beautiful garden spaces.

📍 Allerby Gardens, Wigton & Hall Gardens, Workington

✨ This gardening role will involve working across our two garden sites, helping to maintain and develop the spaces while supporting individuals to learn new skills through horticulture. A passion for gardening, being outdoors, and working as part of a supportive team would be a real advantage. 🌱🌼

✨ What we offer:
✅ A rewarding, meaningful role
✅ £12.71 – £13.45 per hour
✅ Full training provided
✅ Supportive and inclusive team environment
✅ Opportunities to develop your horticultural skills
✅ The chance to work in beautiful garden settings

We are looking for someone who has enthusiasm for gardening, a caring attitude, the right values, and a willingness to learn.

📲 Apply online today at:
👉 www.westhouse.org.uk/careers/

13/02/2026

✨ Apprentice Spotlight – Meet Sophie ✨

Sophie has been part of our Community Activities team for 16 months, working as an Apprentice Support Worker, and what a journey it’s been!

She chose an apprenticeship because she genuinely enjoys what she does. Over the past year, she’s built strong bonds with colleagues and the people she supports, developed new skills, and has grown in confidence, all while earning and learning at the same time.

Throughout her apprenticeship, Sophie has gained valuable skills in dignity in care, teamwork, communication, safeguarding and responsibility. But alongside the practical skills, she’s also developed something just as important - empathy.

What does she enjoy most?
Learning something new every day. Taking time to speak to the people she supports and getting to know them properly. Helping them grow in independence and build new skills. And being someone they trust.

Sophie’s message to anyone thinking about an apprenticeship?
It’s a head start, builds confidence, independence and real experience for the future.

If you’re ready to learn, grow and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.westhouse.org.uk/career

12/02/2026

This week is National Apprenticeship Week and to celebrate, we caught up with some of our super star apprentices!

Jessica has been part of our Community Activities team since September. In just five months as an Apprentice Support Worker, she’s already making a real difference.

Inspired by her cousin’s experience of disability, Jessica chose to start her apprenticeship with West House because she wanted to help people have the chance to live full, “normal” lives, and to learn the skills to support others in the right way.

One of the biggest lessons she’s learned so far? Patience.
Alongside clear communication, it’s a skill she says is key in her role, and one she continues to build every day.

What does she enjoy most?
“Meeting new people, building connections and learning more about them every day. You build such strong relationships that it makes you feel at home when you work.”

That sense of belonging, growth and purpose is exactly what apprenticeships at West House are all about.

If you’re thinking about starting an apprenticeship, Jessica’s advice is simple:
Stay positive, keep trying and don’t give up when things feel challenging!

Interested in joining our team?
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.westhouse.org.uk/careers