Community Support Worker - Wake & Watch | Permanent, Part time | Lancaster & Morecambe Short Break Service

Salary £25,614- £26,016 (pro rata) | Permanent, Part time | Lancaster & Morecambe Short Break Service (Female Only)

Are you a caring, compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of others?

Lancashire County Council's Lancaster and Morecambe Short Break Service is seeking dedicated Female Waking Night Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team. Our purpose-built short break service provides high-quality respite care for adults with learning disabilities and other support needs in a safe, welcoming, and person-centred environment.

As part of our overnight team, you will play an important role in ensuring the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night.

Key responsibilities include...

We are looking for people with the right values, attitude, and commitment to supporting others. Previous experience is welcomed but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Benn Oxley or Samantha Hebblethwaite on 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.

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.

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.