Community Support Worker | Permanent, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Preston Adult Disability Day Service

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and ongoing training

Opportunities for personal and PROFESS

Rewarding career making a real diff

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s Preston Adult Disability Day Service is seeking a caring Community Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live independent, fulfilling lives through social, leisure, educational and community activities. The role covers daily living tasks, personal care, and promoting independence.

The position offers a full induction, ongoing training and opportunities for personal and professional development, making a real difference to people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate attitude with a person-centred approach.
• Ability to communicate clearly with adults with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to support daily living tasks and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Assist with medication administration as required.
• Support finances and promote independence through activities and community engagement.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Person-centred approach

Good communication

Job description

Job Description

Salary £26,016 – 26,847 per annum | Permanent, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Preston Adult Disability Day Service

About The Role

Are you a caring individual who is passionate about helping people live independent, fulfilling lives? We're looking for caring, compassionate individuals who take a person-centred approach and are committed to treating people with dignity, respect and kindness.

Our Day Service in Preston supports adults with learning disabilities to enjoy fulfilling lives through a range of social, leisure, educational and community-based activities. As a Community Support Worker, you'll help people achieve their goals, access opportunities in their local community, and maintain their health and wellbeing. The role includes supporting with daily living tasks, personal care, medication, finances, and promoting independence.

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training


• Opportunities for personal and professional development


• A rewarding career making a real difference to people's lives

Job Description And Person Specification

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.

DBS

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.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2029.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2029, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

Please note: this role is not open to international sponsorship.