Casual Community support worker .
Morecambe Short Breaks Service
Salary £11.79 hourly , with extra 25% enhancement for weekend and night work. Sleep in allowance £38.55 .Holiday enhancement paid.
Location. Lancaster and Morecambe Short breaks service – Morecambe – Lancashire
Flexible Hours to cover . Mornings 7.30a.m – 12p.m, Evenings 3p.m -10p.m , weekends 8a.m – 10p.m
Waking watch hours available 10p.m – 8a.m .
Sleep in duties available.
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship (Shortage Occupations only
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people who have a disability?
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, flexible people who would enjoy supporting adults with disabilities to live the lives they want.
The short breaks Service provides short breaks for people with learning and /or physical disability disabilities in a purpose built accommodation over 24 hours.
The support worker role involves meeting needs in all aspects of daily living , including supporting people to access activities in their local community, personal care , support with administering medication and ensuring people's needs are met in terms of health and positive outcomes.
Skills and Experience:
Experience of supporting / working with adults have a learning disability is not essential as you will be given support and training to undertake the role
The successful applicant will value others and have a person centred approach supporting people with dignity and respect.
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.
Morecambe Short breaks is a friendly and supportive team that will welcome you with enthusiasm and encouragement.
For further information and informal discussion please
contact the service managers Joanne Tolson / Sue Taylor-Winter
Tel: - 01524 581282
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