| Salary £23,114-£23,114 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 21,30 hours per week available |
Pay Award Pending
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Community Support Worker – Fylde Day Service, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2HY
Location: Fylde day service (Based at Kirkham day service)
Contract Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Daytime hours Monday – Friday
(hours for all posts will be between the hours of 9.00 am and 5 .00 pm)
Hours – 1 x 30 hr posts (Monday to Friday 5 x 6 hr days)
2 x 21 hr posts
Post 1 Monday, Tuesday, Weds - 3 x 7 hr days.
Post 2 Wednesday Thursday, Friday 3 x 7 hr days
Salary: Grade 4 £23,114 to 23,893 pro rata
Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024
proposed interview date 19th September 2024
About The Role
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.
We are a Day Service who provide high quality of care and social opportunities to the people that we support, with in the day centre and the community.
We pride ourselves on having a strong support team who work closely together to ensure that the people we support have the best day. Also ensuring people's needs are met in terms of health and positive outcomes.
The role of a Community Support Worker is rewarding and one where you know that every day you have had the opportunity to brighten someone's day just by being your unique self.
As a community Support Worker, you will value others, have a person-centred approach to supporting people with dignity and respect.
Ongoing free training is provided to you including gaining qualifications such as QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
All staff employed by LCC have 26 days of annual leave a year (pro rata) which increases to 32 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays, along with many other benefits.
For further information and informal discussion please contact one of the day service team managers on 01772 535115
Key Responsibilities
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, including for example swimming, walking, bowling, dancing, shopping, art groups, cooking activities and making new friendships etc.
To work in accordance with relevant national legislation and service specific policies and practice guidelines at all times.
Skills and Experience
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 (Please note this training will be funded by the Service)
Please see Role Profile for more details of required skills and experience
Other
Lancashire County Council as an equal opportunity's employer intends that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief unless this can be objectively justified.
Lancashire County Council has agreed a Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethical Standards that outline the behavioural and ethical standards that must be upheld by its employees and casual workers. If you are appointed, you will be required to accept these provisions on appointment.
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, found on our website here.
This position is part time and term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro – rata 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.
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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