Community Support Worker

1 week ago

Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £24,796 - £25,185 per annum l Permanent l Part time, 30 hours per week l Preston Adult Disability Short Breaks

**International Sponsorship**- this role is **not**open to international sponsorship

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 supports people with learning/ physical disabilities in the short breaks service over 24hrs.

The Wake and Watch support worker role involves all aspects of support, including providing 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 always.

You will be given a thorough induction to the role and be well supported by an experienced management team.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Kerrie Moir or Jackie Robbins on 01772 539166/539495.

**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 to meet their day to day needs.

To work in accordance with relevant national legislation and service specific policies and practice guidelines always.

**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. Care Certificate training is also provided. Please note all training will be funded by the Service.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here

The DBS check required for this post is provided free of charge.

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