Community Support Worker l Lancaster and Morecambe District Adult Disability Short Break Service l The Bungalow, Thorpe Avenue, Morecambe l Part time
Community Support Worker l Lancaster and Morecambe District Adult Disability Short Break Service l The Bungalow, Thorpe Avenue, Morecambe l Part time
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Salary 24404-25183 per annum l Permanent l Part time 25 hours per week l Lancaster and Morecambe District Adult Disability Short Break Service l The Bungalow Thorpe Avenue Morecambe
International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship
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 provides short breaks for people with learning disabilities in purpose built accommodation over 24 hours.
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 peoples 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.
Were 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.
- Youll 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 its one of the most varied too.
Working with a range of people with different needs means every day is different.
- Youll make a difference to peoples 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 progressionpaid qualification opportunities and job security.
- We are a Foundation Living Wage Employer paying above the National Living Wage.
- female only.
The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation 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.
For an informal discussion around the role please contact Benn Oxley or Samantha Hebblethwaite
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.
Job Description and Person Specification
Employment Type
Full-Time
