Community Support Worker | West Lancs District Adult Disability Domiciliary Service | Part time

Job description

Salary £25,185 - £25,989 per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 20 hours per week | Pro Rata | 33% increment at weekends, 50% increment for Bank Holidays & Sleep in allowance.

Community Support WorkerAbout the RoleDo 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 disabilities in their own homes 24 hours a day and involves sleep in duties and weekend work.

The support worker role involves all aspects of daily support, including supporting people to access activities and experiences in their local community, 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.

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 support individuals to access a range of opportunities and experiences, either from their own home or in a community setting, including for example swimming, walking, bowling, dancing, shopping etc.

To work in accordance with relevant national legislation and service specific policies and practice guidelines at all times.

Skills and ExperienceExperience 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). Please note this training will be funded by the Service. Please see Role Profile for more details of required skills and experience.

OtherThe 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'.

This position is part time; the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro‐rata basis.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Skelmersdale

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English