Community Support Worker | Harwood | Part Time

Job Description

Salary £25,949 - £25,989 Per annum, Pro Rata | Part time, Permanent | 25 hours per week | 2 x positions

this role is not open to international sponsorship

Location:

Great Harwood – a CQC outstanding service

Contract Type:
Permanent

Schedule Type: 2 x 25 hour post

Working Hours:

Flexible rota to meet people needs

Salary:
Grade 4 £ 13.45 per hour (pay award pending) plus enhancements for weekend work, shift work (assessed) bank holidays and sleep in shifts as relevant (max £19.26 at weekends)

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 provides short breaks for people with learning disabilities in purpose built accommodation

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

For further information and informal discussion please contact Jayne Driver or Sharon Kennedy

• 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

Please see Role Profile for more details of required skills and experience

Lancashire County Council as an equal opportunities 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.

Rehabilitation:
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.

This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

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