Salary £12.45 per hour | Casual hours per week | Adult Disability Short Break Service | Lancaster & Morecambe
International Sponsorship– this role isnotopento international sponsorship
About the Role
Support Worker (Female Only)
This role is advertised under the Genuine Occupation Requirement on the basis that Lancaster and Morecambe district require female support staff for their patients.
Supporting adults with disabilities to have short breaks in a 6 bedroom, purpose built accommodation.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with disabilities? We're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and adaptable individuals who are ready to empower others to live life on their own terms.
Our service offers short breaks in purpose-built, fully equipped accommodation—available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—for people with a wide range of disabilities. As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals enjoy meaningful experiences and maintain their independence.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Assisting with daily living activities and personal care
* Supporting individuals to access community activities and social opportunities
* Helping manage finances and administer medication
* Promoting health, wellbeing, and positive outcomes in line with care plans and risk assessments
What We’re Looking For
* Respects and values each individual
* Works with dignity, compassion, and a person-centred approach
* Is flexible, motivated, and ready to make every day count
Why Join Us?
* Make a meaningful impact every single day
* No formal qualifications required—just the right attitude
* Comprehensive training and ongoing support
* Opportunities for career progression and paid qualifications
* Job security in a rewarding sector
* We’re proud to be a Foundation Living Wage Employer—offering pay above the National Living Wage
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Benn Oxley or Samantha Hebblethwaite on01524 581282.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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