Community Support Worker

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. Also ensuring people's needs are met in terms of health and positive outcomes.

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.

For further information and informal discussion please contact one of the day service team managers on

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.

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

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.

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 (Please note this training will be funded by the Service)

Lancashire County Council has agreed a Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethical Standards that outline the behavioural and ethical standards that must be upheld by its employees and casual workers. If you are appointed, you will be required to accept these provisions on appointment.

This position is part time and term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro - rata basis.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, your application will not progress.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.