Job Ref: SITC004
Location: Walton Lane Day Centre, Nelson
Hours: 14hrs a week, worked over 2 days on a 3 week rota - Week 1 Tue & Thurs, Week 2 Mon & Tue, Week 3 Thurs & Fri
Salary: FTE £
Closing Date: 1/10/25
Benefits of working at Age UK Lancashire:
* Holiday entitlement payment of 25 days per year, increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
* Company Sick pay (after probation).
* Company pension.
* Paid comprehensive training.
* Inclusive and friendly working culture.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Blue Light discount card and other charity worker discounts
The Job:
Age UK Lancashire provides a Day Club service across the county for older people.
The service is based in local centre's where older adults attend, providing opportunities for older adults to be involved in stimulating activities that enable them to live independently at home by learning or maintaining daily living skills and to remain a part of their local community for as long as possible.
Day Clubs staff empower individuals, are caring and compassionate, and ensure that service users are safe and have access to a wide range of meaningful activities and support.
Support Workers are appointed as a keyworker for a small group of individuals, usually within a day centre environment and via outreach visits in certain circumstances. You'll get to know each individual and working with them and their carers or families, developing a support plan to ensure that their needs are met.
About you:
* You will be committed to delivering person-centred care and support, in a flexible and engaging way.
* You will have great communication skills, both verbal and written.
* You will have experience working in either health, education, social services or the community and voluntary sector.
* If would be great if you have an awareness and understanding of the needs of older people and the services available to support them.
* Experience in providing personal care and delivering activities is advantageous.
* You will work well as part of a team and independently.
This is a very rewarding role and suitable for those with experience of working with older adults in a one to one and group environment with a range of needs including dementia.
Full training will be provided.
To Apply:
A full job description and application form can be downloaded below:
Please refer to the job description when completing your application, demonstrating your skills, experience and suitability for the role.
Working at Age UK Lancashire
As a charity we pride ourselves on supporting local older people in Lancashire to live their best later lives and ensure that every penny spent contributes toward our Vision, Mission and Aims.
Age UK Lancashire have a vision where those in later life can make positive contributions to the communities they live in, make informed choices, and retain their independence and wellbeing.
* The nature of this post may require travel across the area. A Full Driving Licence, appropriate Insurance cover and use of a suitable car are essential. Travel expenses will be paid for all work-related journeys.
* DBS: This post is eligible for an enhanced DBS check with access to adult barred lists at time of appointment, all the associated costs will be met by the employee.
* This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
To apply please complete the application form below.
Application Form