Community Support Worker

Role overview

Lancashire County Council is hiring Community Support Workers for the Adult Disability Fylde Domiciliary Service in Fleetwood. This is a permanent full-time role with a salary of £25,949 to £25,989 per year, pro rata.

About the role

In this position, you will work with people in a range of settings and help them live as independently as possible. The role calls for compassion, empathy and a strong commitment to improving the lives of others.

You may assist people to build new skills, support older adults or people with disabilities, and help with different aspects of personal care. The work may take place in a person's home as well as out in the community.

What the role involves

• Helping individuals develop everyday skills and increase independence.
• Providing support to older people and people with disabilities with care-related tasks.
• Assisting service users both at home and in community-based settings.
• Taking part in training and qualification opportunities while working.

What working in adult services offers

Adult social care is varied, meaningful and different every day because you support people with a wide range of needs. The role offers a chance to make a real difference on a daily basis.

• Every day brings the opportunity to improve someone’s life.
• Flexible working hours that can fit around personal commitments.
• Selection is based on the right personal qualities, not necessarily formal qualifications.
• On-the-job learning and support are provided.
• There are ongoing career-development routes, paid qualification options and strong job security.

Additional information

This vacancy is not available for international sponsorship. It is a shortage-occupation, permanent full-time post.

The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2013. If you are successful, you will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. More information is available through the recruitment process guidance.

Current Lancashire County Council employees must apply through the internal vacancies route on Oracle Fusion by logging in and selecting Me - Current Jobs.

For an informal conversation about the role, call 01772 535119. The interview date is yet to be confirmed. Lancashire County Council may close the vacancy early if enough suitable applications are received. A range of employee benefits is also available through the council’s vacancies site.