Community Support Worker – Wake & Watch Job Vacancy in Lancashire County Council South Ribble – Updated today
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Company Name : Lancashire County Council
Location : South Ribble
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Job Description : Salary £18562-£19698 Per annum | Permanent, Part-Time, 20 hours per week | Pro Rata
Waking Watch (Nights) Community Support Worker – Lancashire County Council
25 days annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service) and days in lieu for Bank Holidays |
| All training is provided and funded by Lancashire County Council |
Location: Chorley and South Ribble Short Breaks (Leyland)
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 supports people with learning and physical disabilities in the Short Breaks Service (respite) over 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
The waking watch support worker role involves all aspects of night time and early morning support, including supporting adults with, 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.
We welcome contact from you for an informal discussion if you require further information about the role or what the service provides. Please contact Luke Robinson (Preston), or Rebecca Deighan (Leyland) 01772 539495/ 539166
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 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)
All new starters will be supported to complete the Care Certificate.
Please note this training will be funded by the Service
Please see for more details of required skills and experience
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here
Other
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.
This position is part time, please note the salary quoted above is the full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
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.
This post is a COVID-19 critical post. The successful applicant/s will be required to undergo regular COVID-19 testing and are strongly encouraged to take up the offer of the COVID-19 vaccination.
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.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Additional Information
Minimum Salary: 18562
Maximum Salary: 18933
Pay Basis: Yearly
Schedule Type: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 20
Closing Date: Mar 13, 2022
This post is listed Under Healthcare
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