Community Support Worker | Permanent, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Preston Adult Disability Day Service

Salary £26,016 – 26,847 per annum | Permanent, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Preston Adult Disability Day Service

About the role...

Are you a caring individual who is passionate about helping people live independent, fulfilling lives? We're looking for caring, compassionate individuals who take a person-centred approach and are committed to treating people with dignity, respect and kindness.

Our Day Service in Preston supports adults with learning disabilities to enjoy fulfilling lives through a range of social, leisure, educational and community-based activities. As a Community Support Worker, you'll help people achieve their goals, access opportunities in their local community, and maintain their health and wellbeing. The role includes supporting with daily living tasks, personal care, medication, finances, and promoting independence.

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A rewarding career making a real difference to people's lives

For further information and informal discussion, please contact the Team Manager on: 01772 539859

Job Description and Person Specification

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.

DBS

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.

Local Government Reorganisation

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 2029.

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 2029, 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.

Please note: this role is not open to international sponsorship.