Community Support Worker
2 days ago
Salary £21,189-£21,968 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 30 hours per week | Adult Disability Service - Community Support - Great Harwood | Pro Rata
**Community Support Worker**
**Location: Great Harwood**
**Contract Type: Permanent**
**Schedule Type: 1 x 30 hour post**
**Working Hours: Flexible rota to meet people needs**
**Salary**
Grade 4 £21,189 - £21,968 per annum (£10.89 - £11.39 per hour) plus enhancements for weekend work, shift work (assessed) and sleep in shifts as relevant (max £15.36 at weekends)
**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
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 01254 220830 or 01200 420430
**Key Accountabilities**
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
**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* 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
**Other**
Lancashire County Council as an equal opportunities employer intends that no job applicant or employee will receive less favorable 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 behavioral 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.
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.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
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