Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 per annum | Permanent, 24 hours per week | White Cross | Lancaster
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
We are looking for cheerful and positive individuals who would like to make a difference to the people we support, to come and join our team. Our Domiciliary Service requires Support Workers to join us in making a substantial difference to the lives of the people we support within our Adult Disability Service.
Caring and reliable Support Workers are needed to work within the Lancaster and Morecambe Domiciliary Service in Adult Social Care at Lancashire County Council.
You will be welcomed into people's homes and make their day-to-day routine something to look forward to with your upbeat attitude and friendly persona. It is not essential that you have a background in Health and Social Care; you just need to have a good heart and a caring nature. We provide all the required training to ensure you get the most from your role, with qualifications on offer. It's a great opportunity to progress in this service and turn it into a career to be proud of!
The posts are for 24 hours per week, which will include some sleep-ins and weekend working.
What we are looking for…
Passion – we want to recruit people with a passion to make a difference to the people we support, providing much-needed support like it's second nature. Your commitment to the people we support will be life-changing, bringing comfort with a warm smile and a cup of tea. You will support people with personal care, household chores, finances, medication, and anything else they require in their day-to-day life. You will support people into the community to participate in activities, keeping their spirits high, whether it be a shopping trip or outdoor activities.
Empathy & Resilience – you will have an understanding of the challenges our service users face, which means an empathic nature is of utmost importance. You will need motivation and the ability to keep going even on difficult days. The needs of our service users can be complex, and you may face challenging behavior, but your determination and dedication to excellent care will make it feel manageable. It is essential that you can communicate clearly and effectively with every individual, providing reassurance and positivity.
Reward – this role is one of the most rewarding you will find, as you will see the difference you make in a person's life right before your eyes. The smallest things go a long way, and you will be relied upon to continue with your endless support and guidance. From commencing in post, you will be supported with an induction program and mandatory training. The Adult Disability Service promotes career development opportunities with various qualifications and training on offer, including an apprenticeship equivalent to NVQ Level 3. We also have a very supportive management team who ensure all team members are guided.
Why join us…
Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work-life balance you'll love, with up to 31 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays and 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays. We have a generous public sector pension with shared AVCs available and a benefits package that offers support groups, cycle-to-work schemes, and much more. You will also be entitled to the Blue Light Card Scheme, which offers further discounts.
Development: You'll get support and development along the journey with many opportunities for personal growth and development, being able to make a difference, feel valued, and achieve job satisfaction.
Inclusivity: We embrace equality and diversity and welcome all applicants.
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.
How to apply…
Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:
Richard Heap & Peter Browne - 01524 585989
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee, you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion by logging into Oracle Fusion and going to Me - Current Jobs.
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