Day Centre Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A public service organization in Bacup is seeking compassionate individuals for a part-time role in supporting older people. The position focuses on enabling them to live their lives their way with dignity and care. The role includes a commitment to training and development, ensuring the highest standard of care for those in need. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 11.30 AM to 4.30 PM, contributing to a rewarding community-focused environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people or in a care environment is advantageous.
• Compassionate and patient approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to older people to help them live their lives their way.
• Deliver care while ensuring kindness, dignity, and compassion.

Job description

Overview

| Salary £24,310, Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 20 hours per week | Pro Rata

This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship.

Please refer to the Job description and person specification.

Rota

• Monday – 11.30 - 16.30
• Tuesday – 11.30 – 16.30
• Wednesday – 11.30 – 16.30
• Friday – 11.30 – 16.30

What we offer

• Competitive salaries
• Amazing staff benefits
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunities to progress
• Pay Award Pending

Responsibilities / What you will do

Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for people that have the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If you want to support Older People to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you. We will pay for training and support you to work competently against the standards of The Care Certificate. Our committed team provides care to more than 1,000 adults across Lancashire. It runs 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres where the team provides support for older people, adults living with dementia and their families.

About the role

Older People Care Services Vision: To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way.

Qualifications / Requirements

If you want to know more about the role and shifts available, please contact Jayne Dale on 01772 539914 for an informal discussion.

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

Policies & Recruitment

The post 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.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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