Community Support Worker Preston Day Services - Lancashire County Council
Description
Salary £23,114 - £23,893 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 30 hours per week | Pro Rata | Preston Day ServicesInternational Sponsorship - this role is
not open to international sponsorship
Schedule Type: 30 hours 4 days, 7 hours per day between the days of Monday - Friday (working days to be determined)
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.
We are a Day Service who provide high quality of care and social opportunities to the people that we support, with in the day centre and the community.
We pride ourselves on having a strong support team who work closely together to ensure that the people we support have the best day.
The role of a Community Support Worker is rewarding and one where you know that every day you have had the opportunity to brighten someone's day just by being your unique self.
As a community Support Worker, you will value others, have a person-centred approach to supporting people with dignity and respect.
Ongoing free training is provided to you including gaining qualifications such as QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
All staff employed by LCC have 26 days of annual leave a year (pro rata) which increases to 32 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays, along with many other benefits.
Key Responsibilities
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, including for example swimming, walking, bowling, dancing, shopping, art groups, cooking activities and making new friendships etc.
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.
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.
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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