Salary £24,404-£25,183 per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 30 hours per week | Pro Rata | Preston, Lancashire International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Community Support Workers - 30 Hour contract Preston Domiciliary Service – covering Lea, Ashton, Fulwood & Ribbleton £24,404-£25,183 (FTE) plus some great allowances as shown below: 33% increment at weekends 50% increment for Bank Hols & sleep in allowance 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 in the work you do, bringing comfort with a warm smile and a cup of tea – you will become indispensable supporting 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, maybe a shopping trip or outdoor activities, whatever it takes to bring them smiles and happiness – you will be changing outlooks and breaking down those barriers that they face on a daily basis. Empathy & Resilience You will have an understanding of the challenges the people we support deal with which means an empathic nature is of utmost importance – you will need bags of motivation and be able to keep going even on the more difficult days – the needs of our service users can be complex and you may face challenging behaviour but your determination and dedication to excellent care will make it feel easy – 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 that you will find, seeing the difference you have made to 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 in this position with an induction programme and mandatory training to complete. The Adult Disability Service also promotes career development opportunities with various qualifications and training on offer – you will be able to take advantage of a QCF qualification (Qualifications and Credit Framework) which is NVQ Level 3 equivalent – we also have a very supportive management team that ensures all team members are guided, great culture and you'll be working alongside people with the same values as your own. 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 AVC's available and a benefits package that offers discounts on everything from dog care to daycare, holidays at home or abroad, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work schemes & much more. You will also be entitled to the Blue Light Card Scheme which offers further discounts at a variety of settings. Development: You'll get support and development along the journey – there are many opportunities for personal growth and development, being able to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted. Inclusivity: We don't have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace equality and diversity and welcome all applicants. How to apply… Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat: Lisa Sanderson on 01772 535945 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. 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'. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.