Compassionate Community Support Worker (Domiciliary)

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

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Public sector pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is recruiting for Community Support Workers to join the Preston Domiciliary Service within the Adult Social Care division. You will provide care in people's homes, supporting daily routines with a positive, caring attitude and helping with personal care, household tasks and community participation.

The role requires empathy, reliability and good communication. Training is provided; many hours include weekends and potential sleep-ins, with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Cheerful and positive individuals who would like to make a difference to the people we support
• No essential background in Health and Social Care; training provided
• Willingness to work varied hours including sleep-ins and weekends

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, household chores, finances, medication and other day-to-day needs
• Help people to participate in community activities and outings
• Provide care with empathy, patience and clear communication in people’s homes

Job description

Lancashire County Council is recruiting for Community Support Workers to join the Preston Domiciliary Service within the Adult Social Care division. You will provide care in people's homes, supporting daily routines with a positive, caring attitude and helping with personal care, household tasks and community participation.

The role requires empathy, reliability and good communication. Training is provided; many hours include weekends and potential sleep-ins, with progression opportunities