Community Support Worker

☞ Lancashire County Council

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Update day: 11-06-2024

Location: Morecambe North West

Category: Other Part-time

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management Government Administration Hospital & Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Part-time

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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.

Successful applicant will value others and have a person-centred approach supporting people with dignity and respect.

Tel: - 01524 581282

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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
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Deadline: 26-07-2024

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