Community Support Worker | West Lancs District Adult Disability Domiciliary Service | Part time

Lancashire County Council; Westhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking enthusiastic support workers to assist adults with disabilities in their daily lives. The role involves personal care, community engagement, and requires a person-centred approach. Candidates do not need prior experience but will receive necessary training. This part-time position offers pro-rated pay and requires legal entitlement to work in the UK.

Benefits

Training provided

Qualifications

• Experience with adults who have a learning disability is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to complete the QCF Level 3 Diploma within 2 years if not holding NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities to meet their daily needs.
• Assist clients to access community activities and maintain dignity in support.
• Work under relevant national legislation and service policies.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

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. The Service supports people with learning disabilities in their own homes 24 hours a day and involves Sleep in duties and weekend work. The support worker role involves all aspects of daily support, including supporting people to access activities and experiences in their local community, personal care, support with managing finance, administering medication and ensuring people's needs are met in terms of health and positive outcomes. The successful applicant will value others and have a person-centred approach supporting people with dignity and respect.

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, either from their own home or in a community setting, including for example swimming, walking, bowling, dancing, shopping etc. To work in accordance with relevant national legislation and service‑specific policies and practice guidelines at all times.

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 within the first 2 years of employment (where applicable). Please note this training will be funded by the Service, this position is part‑time, please note the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rated basis.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, your application will not progress.