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Community Support Worker | Disability Lancaster & Morecambe District Day Services | Part time

Lancashire County Council

Morecambe

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Part time

8 days ago

Job summary

A local government authority in Morecambe is seeking a compassionate Community Support Worker to aid individuals in their daily lives. The role involves assisting people with various needs and promoting independence through skill development. The ideal candidate should have empathy and a desire to make a difference, with flexible working hours and training provided. This position offers a rewarding career in adult social care.

Benefits

Flexible hours
Ongoing career progression
Paid qualification opportunities
Foundation Living Wage
Job security

Qualifications

  • Ability to support individuals with varying needs.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt.
  • No specific qualifications required, just the right qualities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist people to learn new skills and support their care.
  • Work in various settings including homes and the community.
  • Progress with training while working.

Skills

Compassion
Empathy
Communication

Job description

Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 Per Annum | Permanent, Part time | 35 hours per week

International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship

Community Support Worker - Day Service

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.

  1. You could help people learn new skills, provide assistance to someone who is older or has a disability, or needs support with aspects of their care.
  2. You could support someone in their own home, a residential home, a short break service, or out in the community.
  3. 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 emotionally rewarding and highly varied. Working with a range of people with different needs means every day is different.

  1. You'll make a difference to people's lives every day.
  2. Flexible hours to fit around your life.
  3. You need the right qualities, rather than specific qualifications.
  4. On-the-job training and support.
  5. Ongoing career progression, paid qualification opportunities, and job security.
  6. We are a Foundation Living Wage Employer, paying above the National Living Wage.

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In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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