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/Social Work) – Part-Time (12 Hours/Week, Evenings)
Role Details
- Location: Barnoldswick, Lancashire
- Hours: Part-time (12 hours/week, evenings)
- Type: Permanent
- Salary: £25,949 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
- Note: This role is not open to international sponsorship
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people?
We’re looking for compassionate individuals with the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our ** Older People Care Services** team. Your role will be to support older people to live their lives in their own way with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion.
Our team of over 1,000 dedicated professionals care for more than 1,000 adults across 16 residential care homes and 13 day centres in Lancashire, including support for those living with dementia and their families.
Our vision:
"To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way."
What We Offer
✅ Competitive salaries (paid pro-rata for part-time) ✅ Exceptional staff benefits (find out more) ✅ Comprehensive induction programme ✅ Opportunities for career progression ✅ Training funded by the council to support you in achieving The Care Certificate standards
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Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Provide compassionate, person-centred care to older adults in a residential setting
- Work alongside a professional team to promote dignity and independence
- Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care and mobility
- Participate in a structured induction and training programme
- Work evenings (specific shifts dependent on service needs)
Requirements & Eligibility
- Criminal record checks (DBS) are mandatory for this role. See details below
- Evidence of experience/education must be provided in your application to show you meet the role criteria
- Commitment to caring values – respect, empathy, and dignity are our core principles
Important Note: Applications may not be shortlisted if the experience/education sections are not fully completed.
Support & Training
- We will fully support your training to achieve the Care Certificate, a nationally recognised standard for Care Assistant roles
- Equality and diversity are at the heart of our services
- Mentorship opportunities available for career progression
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Application Instructions
- For more information, see the Job Description and Person Specification (download here)
- For informal chats about shifts/availability, reach out to Emma Lawson (01282 816790)
- Closing note: We reserve the right to withdraw the role if we receive sufficient applications before the deadline.
Next Steps
Visit our careers portal to explore more opportunities: Lancashire County Council Jobs
"This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS check ('disclosure') will be required if successful—full details available via Our Recruitment Process."
Equal Opportunities Statement
Lancashire County Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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