Lancashire County Council
Residential Care Assistant | Part time | Cravenside Residential Care Home | Barnoldswick
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Residential Care Assistant | Part time | Cravenside Residential Care Home | Barnoldswick
Care Assistant (Residential) – Part-Time Role
| Salary | £25,949 per annum (pro rata for 16 hours per week, evenings) |
|---|---|
| Location | Barnoldswick |
| Type | Permanent, Part-Time (16 hours/week in evenings) |
| Key Details | Not open to international sponsorship |
About the Role
Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for compassionate, value-driven individuals to join our dedicated team, helping older people live their lives in their own way.
This vital position offers:
- Competitive salaries
- Exciting staff benefits explore here
- Comprehensive induction programme to support your development
- Opportunities for progression within our growing team
The Organisation
Our Older People Care Services prides itself on providing support to over 1,000 adults across Lancashire, covering:
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- 16 Care Homes
- 13 Day Centres
Our team supports older adults, individuals living with dementia, and their families, all grounded in this core vision:
"To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion—enabling them to live their life their way."
Our Commitment to You
- Training and Support: We will fund all necessary training, ensuring you meet The Care Certificate standards.
- A Culture of Growth: Rewarding skills development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
While full details are available in the Job Description, this role generally involves:
- Supporting older adults with activities of daily living (personal care, medication, and companion care).
- Adhering to decency, dignity, and compassionate care standards.
- Promoting independence and wellbeing among service users.
Requirements
Minimum Criteria
- Application Essentials: Complete the experience and education sections of your application to prove you meet the role’s criteria. Panels may shortlist candidates without this evidence.
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Pro Rata Salary Note
- The quoted salary is a full-time equivalent; part-time earnings will be adjusted accordingly.
DBS Check
- If successful, you’ll need to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (excluding convictions) policy.
Flexible and Fair
- Vacancy conversion: The council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, before the closing date.
How to Apply
For deeper insight into available shifts and further queries, contact Emma Lawson on: 📞 +44 (0)1282 816790
Discover more about our current vacancies: Lancashire Council Careers Site
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