Community Support Worker

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Burnley seeks compassionate individuals for part-time wake watch positions. The role involves supporting people with disabilities or older adults, providing assistance in various care settings. Employees will benefit from flexible hours and ongoing training opportunities. The position offers a salary between £24,796 and £25,185 per annum for 23.3 hours per week, with significant increments for weekends and holidays. Applicants must not require international sponsorship.

Benefits

Ongoing career progression

Paid qualification opportunities

Foundation Living Wage Employer

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic individual.
• Ability to assist people in various care settings.
• Willingness to learn new skills and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Help people to learn new skills.
• Support someone in their own home or community.
• Assist individuals with disabilities or older adults.

Job description

Job Overview

Salary £24,796 - £25,185 per annum | 23.3 hours per week | Fixed term until 31/05/2026, Part time | Pro rata

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Burnley Pendle and Rossendale domiciliary services are looking to recruit 2 temporary wake watches to cover for sickness. You will work a 3 week night rota starting at 9.30pm-07.30am, consisting of 2 night one week, 2 nights the week after and 3 nights the week after.

33% increment at weekends, 50% increment for Bank Hols.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Application Process

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.

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.

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