Casual Community Support Worker | South Ribble Domiciliary Service | Leyland

Lancashire County Council; Leyland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for a Casual Community Support Worker in Leyland. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities in their homes, providing assistance and companionship. The position offers flexible hours, on-the-job training, and the opportunity for career progression. Ideal candidates will possess compassion and empathy, focusing on improving the lives of those they support.

Benefits

Flexible hours

On-the-job training

Paid qualification opportunities

Job security

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but qualities like compassion are essential.
• Opportunity for training and gaining qualifications whilst working.
• Experience in social care is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes.
• Assist people in learning new skills and provide care support.
• Work in various settings including homes and the community.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Ability to support individuals

Job description

Description

Salary £12.85 per hour | Casual hours per week | South Ribble Domiciliary Service, Leyland

International Sponsorship

This role is not open to international sponsorship

As a Casual Community Support Worker you will support individuals who have learning disabilities in their own homes to live the lives they want.

There are a variety of jobs available across Lancashire in adult services.

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.

If you’re already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs

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. (Increments for weekend and Bank Holiday work).

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.

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.