Social Care Support Officer | Adults Disability | Ormskirk, Newburgh and West Lancashire

Job title:

Social Care Support Officer | Adults Disability | Ormskirk, Newburgh and West Lancashire

Company

Lancashire County Council

Job description

Job Description:Salary £27,269 – £31,067 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Ormskirk, Newburgh and West Lancashire |International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorshipA Social Care Support Officer is required for the Ormskirk, Newburgh and West Lancashire Older Adults & Physical Disability Team. The post is a hybrid working mix of office and home based working. The office base is in Skelmersdale. The post is permanent, full time and working hours at Monday – Friday 08:45-5pm.There are a variety of jobs available across Lancashire in adult services.You will support people in different settings, who need additional help to live independently.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, provide assistance to someone who is older or has a disability or needs support with aspects of their care.
• You could support someone in their own home, a residential home, a short break service or out and about in the community.
• You’ll have plenty of opportunity to progress with training and gaining qualifications whilst you work.

The benefits of working in adult servicesWorking 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.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.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, please contact Kirsten Mills, Team Manager on 01695 651341.Closing Date 12/01/2025 Interviews on 30/01/2024In 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.If you’re already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on . You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me – Current Jobs.

Expected salary

£27269 – 31067 per year

Location

Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:16:29 GMT

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