Job Description
Salary £24,404 - £25,183 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 30 hours per week | Pro Rata | 33% increment at weekends, 50% increment for Bank Holidays & Sleep in allowance.
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship
You will support people in different settings, who need additional help to live independently.
We're looking for people who will bring compassion, empathy and a sense of purpose into the lives of others.
* You could help people to learn new skills, provide assistance to someone who is older or has a disability or needs support with aspects of their care.
* You could support someone in their own home, a residential home, a short break service or out and about in the community.
* You'll have plenty of opportunity to progress with training and gaining qualifications whilst you work.
The benefits of working in adult services
Working in adult social care is not just an emotionally rewarding role, it's one of the most varied too.
Working with a range of people with different needs means every day is different.
* You'll make a difference to people's lives every single day.
* Flexible hours to fit around your life.
* You need the right qualities, rather than specific qualifications.
* On the job training and support.
* Ongoing career progression, paid qualification opportunities and job security.
* We are a Foundation Living Wage Employer, paying above the National Living Wage.
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Community Support Worker
About The Role
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people who have a disability? We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, flexible people who would enjoy supporting adults with disabilities to live the lives they want.
The Service supports people with learning disabilities in their own homes 24 hours a day and involves Sleep in duties and weekend work.
The support worker role involves all aspects of daily support, including supporting people to access activities and experiences in their local community, personal care, support with managing finance, administering medication and ensuring people's needs are met in terms of health and positive outcomes.
The successful applicant will value others and have a person-centred approach supporting people with dignity and respect.
For further information and informal discussion please contact the service manager Amanda Perrett:
Tel: - 01695 587433
Email - Amanda.perrett@lancashire.gov.uk
To apply online please visit
Key Accountabilities
To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
To support people with dignity and respect in order to meet their day to day needs, including personal care supports.
To support individuals to access a range of opportunities and experiences, either from their own home or in a community setting, including for example swimming, walking, bowling, dancing, shopping etc.
To work in accordance with relevant national legislation and service specific policies and practice guidelines at all times.
Skills and Experience
Experience of working with adults who have a learning disability is desirable but not essential as you will be given the necessary support and training to undertake this role.
Applicants who do not hold NVQ Level 3 at the time of appointment will be required to complete QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care* within the first 2 years of employment (where applicable) *Please note this training will be funded by the Service
Please see Role Profile for more details of required skills and experience
Other
The post you are applying for is covered by the 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.
This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification