Community Support Worker | Disability Fylde and Wyre District Day Services | Part time

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for a part-time Community Support Worker to assist individuals with disabilities in living fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include supporting personal care, promoting social activities, and enabling experiences that foster independence. Ideal candidates will possess a person-centered approach and be motivated to help enhance the lives of individuals with profound needs. Benefits include training, 26 days of annual leave, and additional perks as per the council's offerings.

Benefits

Ongoing free training

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Additional leave after 5 years

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults who have a learning disability is desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities using person-centred approaches.
• Assist individuals with day-to-day needs, including personal care.
• Enable access to activities like swimming, shopping, and cooking.

Skills

Experience with adults who have a learning disability

Person-centered approach

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Community Support Worker | Disability Fylde and Wyre District Day Services | Part time

Job Description

Salary £25,185 - £25,989 Per Annum | Permanent, Part time| 32 hours per week

International Sponsorship – this role is notopen to international sponsorship

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.

We are a Day Service who provide high quality of care and social opportunities to the people that we support, with in the day centre and the community.

We pride ourselves on having a strong support team who work closely together to ensure that the people we support have the best day.Also ensuring people's needs are met in terms of health and positive outcomes.

The role of a Community Support Worker is rewarding and one where you know that every day you have had the opportunity to brighten someone's day just by being your unique self.

As a community Support Worker, you will value others, have a person-centred approach to supporting people with dignity and respect.

Ongoing free training is provided to you including gaining qualifications such as QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

All staff employed by LCC have 26 days of annual leave a year (pro rata) which increases to 32 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays, along with many other benefits.

For further information and informal discussion please contact one of the day service team managers on 01772 535115

Key Responsibilities

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, including for example swimming, walking, bowling, dancing, shopping, art groups, cooking activities and making new friendships 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 (Please note this training will be funded by the Service)

Please see Role Profile for more details of required skills and experience

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.

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.

• Locations Fylde District Day Services, Preston, PR4 2HY, GB