About this role
Salary £25,185 - £25,989, Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 25 hours per week | Burnley Pendle and Rossendale Short Break Service | Pro Rata
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship
You will support people in our Adult Disability Short Break Service, Haddon House in Burnley.
We're looking for people who will bring compassion, empathy and a sense of purpose into the lives of others.
- You could help people to learn new skills, and provide assistance to adults with learning and physical disabilities, who need support with aspects of their care.
- You will be working alongside experienced members of our team with great opportunities of mentoring and learning on the job.
- You'll have plenty of opportunity to progress with training and gaining qualifications whilst you work.
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.
- Flexible hours to fit around your life.
- 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.
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.
This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee, you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
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.
What you'll do
- You will support adults with learning and physical disabilities in their care and help them learn new skills. You will work alongside experienced team members and have opportunities for mentoring and on-the-job learning.
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