Community Support Worker l West Lancs District Adult Disability Day Services l Full time

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

Job summary

A local government authority in England is looking for a Community Support Worker in Skelmersdale. The role is permanent and full-time, requiring compassion and empathy to assist individuals with disabilities and support them within the community. Training and career progression opportunities are offered. Salary ranges from £25,185 to £25,989 per annum.

Benefits

Paid qualification opportunities

Ongoing career progression

Foundation Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Ability to assist individuals with disabilities or care needs.
• Willingness to support individuals in the community.
• Openness to ongoing training and gaining qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Help people learn new skills and provide assistance.
• Support individuals with disabilities.
• Make a positive difference in people's lives daily.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Ability to learn new skills

Job description

Community Support Worker – West Lancashire District Adult Disability Day Services

Posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Salary £25,185 - £25,989 per annum. Employment type Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week. Location West Lancashire District Adult Disability Day Services.

International sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

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 and provide assistance to someone with a disability or someone who needs support with aspects of their care.
• You could support someone in the community.
• You will have plenty of opportunity to progress with training and gaining qualifications whilst you work.

The benefits of working in adult services.

• You’ll make a difference to people’s lives every single day.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full time

Job function

• Other

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