Salary £25,949 | 18 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Meadowfield House | Preston, Lancashire We're looking for people who will bring compassion, empathy and a sense of purpose into the lives of others. The benefit…
Skills: Compassion, Empathy, Caregiving, Adult social care
Salary £25,949 | 17.5 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Preston, Lancashire We're looking for people who will bring compassion, empathy and a sense of purpose into the lives of others. The benefits of working in ad…
Maintenance Operative AASC – Preston/Flyde Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Salary – £27,500 - £33,500 depending on experience & skills, plus Serco benefits. Full UK driving licence must be held. Vehicle and tools provid…
£77,833 - £85,119 per annum | Permanent | Full Time | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston Head of Transformation and Improvement Location: County Hall, Preston (Hybrid Working) Salary Range: £77,833 - £85,119 per an…
Maintenance Operative AASC – Preston/Flyde Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Salary – £27,500 - £33,500 depending on experience & skills, plus Serco benefits. Full UK driving licence must be held. Vehicle and tools provid…
Salary £40,777 - £46,142 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full Time | School Place Planning Sufficiency Officer (Grade 9) Education – School Place Planning Team Location: County Hall / Hybrid Salary: £40,777- £…
Skills: Data analysis, Strategic planning, Report writing, Stakeholder management, Excel
Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Practitioner) | Team AMHP | Mental Health Service | Preston
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$46k/yr
Mid level
Salary £40,777 - £46,142 I Permanent, Full Time I Social Worker (AMHP responsibilities) I Team AMHP I Mental Health Service I Adult Social Care We are looking for a Social Worker who is an Approved Mental Health Practiti…
Skills: Social work, Mental health assessment, Mental Health Act, Strengths-based practice, Person-centred care
Senior Social Worker | Mental Health I Adult Social Care | Preston
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$46k/yr
Senior
£40,777 - £46,142 I Permanent I Senior Social Worker I Mental Health I Adult Social Care | Preston This is an incredibly exciting time to join our service. We have launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire our new stren…
Skills: Social work, Mental health support, Risk management, Decision-making, Person-centred care
Salary £36,363-£40,777 Per annum | Permanent| Full Time - 37 hours per week International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Housing Coordinator (Grade 8)| Education – School Place Planning …
Skills: Data analysis, Planning legislation, Report writing, Stakeholder management, Microsoft Excel
Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professional) | Twilight | Permanent | County Wide
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$46k/yr
Mid levelVisa sponsorship
Salary £40,777 - £46,142 | Full time, 37 hours | Mental Health AMHP (Twilight) | County Wide International Sponsorship - this role is open to international sponsorship We're currently recruiting… Dynamic, qualified Appro…
Skills: Mental Health Act, Statutory interventions, Crisis assessment, Social care processes, Critical thinking
Mobile School Crossing Patrol Officer I Preston Area I Part time
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
Salary £13.45 per hour I Permanent I Part time, 5 hours per week I Preston, Fulwood and Ribbleton area International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship A Mobile School Crossing Patrol is req…
Skills: Communication, Reliability, Time management, Safety awareness
Mobile School Crossing Patrol Officer I Rossendale Area I Part time
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
Salary £13.45 pr hour I Permanent I Part time, 5 hours per week I Rossendale area International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship A Mobile School Crossing Patrol is required in the Rossenda…
Skills: Traffic management, Pedestrian safety, Communication, Reliability, Time management
School Crossing Patrol | Broadway / Burlington Avenue | Morecambe
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
| Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent, Part time | 08:30am - 09:00am and 3:05pm - 3:45pm | Broadway / Burlington Avenue, Morecambe School Crossing Patrol Officer Broadway / Burlington Avenue, Morecambe We are looking for …
Skills: Communication, Safety awareness, Reliability, Community engagement
Unit Catering Supervisor | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Salary £25,949 - £25,949 per annum (pro rata) | 30 hours per week | Permanent, Variable Hours | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4) Lancashire County Council provide catering service…
Skills: Catering, Food preparation, Supervision, Team leadership, Stock control
Senior Social Worker | Family Safeguarding Service|
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$46k/yr
Mid level
| Salary £40,777 - £46,142 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Visa Sponsorship - this role is not able to offer visa sponsorship Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service Are you an experienced…
Skills: Social work, Child protection, Motivational interviewing, Strengths-based practice, Court work
Social Worker | Family Safeguarding | Chorley & Preston
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$36k–$46k/yr
Entry level
| Salary £36,363 - £46,142 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Family Safeguarding - Chorley This role is not open to international sponsorship Children’s Social Worker Family Safeguarding Team Chorley …
Skills: Social work, Child protection, Case management, Motivational interviewing, Assessment
Nights Residential Child Care Worker | North Lancashire
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$32k/yr
Entry level
| Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum | Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week | North Lancashire | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Nights Residential Child Care Worker Residential Ser…
Skills: Child care, Emotional support, Crisis management, Communication, Teamwork
Nights Residential Child Care Worker | Central Lancashire
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$32k/yr
Entry level
| Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum | Full Time, 37 Hours Per week | Central Lancashire | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Nights Residential Child Care Worker Residential S…
Skills: Child care, Residential support, Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Communication
Nights Residential Child Care Worker | East Lancashire
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$32k/yr
Entry level
| Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum (Pro Rata if Part Time) | Full Time (37 Hours Per Week) & Part Time Positions available | East Lancashire | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsors…
Skills: Child care, Residential support, Crisis intervention, Emotional support, Teamwork
Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Skelmersdale |
Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$32k–$36k/yr
Mid level
| Salary £32,061 - £36,363 per annum| Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Skelmersdale | *Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty Visa Sponsorship – this role cannot offer visa sponsorshi…
Skills: Team leadership, Safeguarding, Care planning, Emotional wellbeing support, Staff supervision
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Part-time
On the job training, Career progression, Paid qualification opportunities, Job security
Posted 6d ago
Apply by Aug 17
~18 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will provide compassionate care and support to adults with varying needs to improve their quality of life. The role involves working in a residential setting to ensure the well-being and purpose of the residents.
Requirements
No specific formal qualifications are required for this role, as the focus is on possessing the right personal qualities. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a commitment to supporting others.
Full job description
Salary £25,949 | 18 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Meadowfield House | Preston, Lancashire
We're looking for people who will bring compassion, empathy and a sense of purpose into the lives of others.
The benefits of working in adult services
Working in adult social care is not just an emotionally rewarding role, it’s one of the most varied too.
Working with a range of people with different needs means every day is different.
You'll make a difference to people's lives every single day.
You need the right qualities, rather than specific qualifications.
On the job training and support.
Ongoing career progression, paid qualification opportunities and job security.
We are a Foundation Living Wage Employer, paying above the National Living Wage.
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Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire.
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Preston, Lancashire
LinkedIn followers
42,617
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Preston, United Kingdom right now?
There are currently 140 open government & public sector positions in Preston, United Kingdom listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Preston, United Kingdom?
Companies currently hiring include Lancashire County Council, Mace, Amey, PULSE HEALTHCARE LIMITED, VIVO Defence Services, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Preston, United Kingdom?
Yes — 39 of the 140 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 39 hybrid).
How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Preston, United Kingdom?
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