Overview
Community Support Worker – Lancashire County Council
Salary £25,185 - £25,989 per annum • Permanent • Full Time, 37 hours per week • Chorley Domiciliary Service
Location: Chorley, Euxton and Coppull areas
International Sponsorship: this role is not open to international sponsorship
What we offer
* Salary £25,185 to £25,989 plus allowances
* 33% increment at weekends
* 50% increment for Bank Holidays & sleep-in allowance
* Induction programme and mandatory training
* Career development opportunities including qualifications (QCF/NVQ Level 3 equivalent)
* Public sector pension and additional benefits (cycle to work, discounts, Blue Light Card)
Responsibilities
* Work within the Chorley Domiciliary Service in Adult Social Care to support people in their homes
* Provide care and support to enable people to maintain independence and participate in daily activities
* Assist with personal care, household tasks, finances, medication and day-to-day routines
* Support people to engage with the community and participate in activities
* Support a positive, welcoming environment and promote wellbeing, safety and dignity
What we are looking for
* Passion and empathy to make a difference in the lives of the people we support
* Resilience to cope with challenging days and clear, effective communication
* A good heart and caring nature; prior experience in Health and Social Care is not essential
* Willingness to undertake training and develop within the service
Hours
Various hours are available, including some sleep-ins and weekend work: 20, 25, 30 and 37 hours per week
How to apply
Please contact for an initial informal and confidential chat:
Lucy Henderson on 01257 517320
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information is available on the recruitment process page.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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