Salary £13.45 per hour. Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week. Chorley Domiciliary Service – located in Chorley, Euxton and Coppull areas. 33% increment at weekends, 50% increment for bank holidays and sleep‑in allowance.
Job Overview
We are recruiting caring and reliable Support Workers for the Chorley Domiciliary Service within Adult Social Care at Lancashire County Council. This role involves visiting clients’ homes to provide companionship, personal care, household chores, assistance with finances, medication administration and support in everyday activities. The service encourages entrepreneurial development, and offers training and qualification pathways, including an NVQ Level 3 equivalent, to help you build a sustainable career.
What We Are Looking For
Passion – a genuine drive to make a positive difference in clients’ lives. You will support them with care and empathy, helping them maintain independence and confidence in daily tasks, household duties and community participation. Empathy & Resilience – an understanding of the challenges faced by residents, with the patience, motivation and resilience to handle challenging behaviour and maintain high quality care. Clear communication, calm reassurance and positivity are essential. Reward – the satisfaction of seeing a client’s smile or improved wellbeing. You will receive induction, ongoing mandatory training and support from a collaborative management team that values flexibility and professional growth.
Benefits
* Up to 32 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays + 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays
* Generous public‑sector pension scheme with shared AVCs available
* Support groups, cycle‑to‑work schemes and other employee‑centred benefits
* Blue Light Card Scheme offering further discounts to a variety of settings
* Opportunities for career development with QCF, NVQ and other qualifications
Development & Inclusivity
We embrace equality, diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Development is encouraged with structured learning programmes, mentoring and the chance to progress within the service.
Legal & Recruitment Information
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful applicants will need to register with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. For additional information see the country’s recruitment process. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Contact
Lucy Henderson – 01257 517320
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