Community Support Worker

3 months ago


Skelmersdale, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

This is a permanent opportunity to cover a Community support worker vacancy within West Lancashire Short Break Service.

Salary £21,189-£21,968 per annum Permanent, 30 hours per week

**Hours of work**: Working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis including evenings, weekends, sleep-in duty and statutory holidays as required. You will receive a 33% enhancement for hours worked at weekends, an additional 50% increment for Bank Holidays, and £38.55 sleep-in allowance per night.

West Lancashire Short Break Service is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, flexible staff who would enjoy supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Support is required on a 24hr basis working a range of shifts including, evenings, weekends, sleep-in duty and statutory holidays.

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

The role involves supporting people who access Short Breaks with all aspects of daily support, including accessing activities and experiences in the local community, personal care, support with managing finances, administering medication, and ensuring individual's needs are met and positive outcomes are achieved.

The successful applicant will value others and have a person-centred approach supporting people with dignity and respect.

The successful applicant will possess strong positive values and principles in their approach to working with people with a disability and will have passion and enthusiasm for making a difference.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance starting at 26 days and rising to 32 days after 5 years of service. Additionally, 8 Bank Holidays. You can also opt to be a member of the local government pension scheme.

**Development**:You will receive support and development along the journey - there are so many opportunities for personal growth and development, whilst being able to make a difference, feeling valued, and achieving job satisfaction.

From commencing in post, you will be supported through a comprehensive induction programme and mandatory training. The Adult Disability Service also promotes career development opportunities with various qualifications and training on offer.

**Inclusivity**:We don't have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace equality and diversity and welcome all applicants.

For full details of the role please refer to the Team Manager Job Description & Person Specification

**For more information contact **, Nichola Fletcher, Registered Manager 01695 651451 or Rebecca Halford, Team Manager 01695 651451

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.

**Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.**

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

Job Description and Person Specification


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