Residential Care Assistant | Part time, Permanent | Grove House

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Foundation Living Wage Employer

On-the-job training and progression

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking caring individuals to support people across Lancashire in adult services. You will help people live more independently, learning new skills and assisting with daily activities in various settings including homes, residential care, short-breaks, and community environments.

We value compassion, empathy and a sense of purpose, with on-the-job training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compassion and empathy to support people living independently.
• Ability to adapt to different settings and care needs.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Help people learn new skills and support daily living.
• Assist older adults or disabled individuals with care tasks.
• Provide support in homes, residential settings, short-break services or in the community.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description Salary £25,989 Per annum | Pro Rota | Part time, Permanent | Grove House

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.

• 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.

The benefits of working in adult services

Working in adult social care is not just an emotionally rewarding role, it’s one of the most varied too.

Working with a range of people with different needs means every day is different.

• 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.

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.