Community Support Worker l Lancaster and Morecambe District Adult Disability Short Break Service l Morecambe l Part time

Salary £24,404-£25,183 per annum  l Permanent l Part time, 25 hours per week l Lancaster and Morecambe District Adult Disability Short Break Service l The Bungalow, Thorpe Avenue, Morecambe 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

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.

The Service provides short breaks for people with learning disabilities in purpose built accommodation over 24 hours.

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.

For further information and informal discussion please contact the service managers Benn Oxley/ Samantha Hebblethwaite                           

Tel: - 01524 581282

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 the short breaks home or in a community setting, including for example recreational  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 Experience

Experience of working with adults who have a learning and or physical  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 

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. 

For an informal discussion around the role please contact Benn Oxley or Samantha Hebblethwaite 01524 581282

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.

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