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 Support Worker (Part-Time, 16 Hours – Evenings) – Barnoldswick
Salary: £25,949 per annum (pro-rata for part-time, 16 hours/week) Contract: Permanent, part-time, 16 hours per week (evenings) Location: Barnoldswick, Lancashire Note: Not open to international sponsorship.
Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for individuals with the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If supporting older people to live their lives their way aligns with your passion, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
You will be joining Older People Care Services, a team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of over 1,000 adults across Lancashire. Our services include:
- 16 care homes
- 13 day centres
where our staff provide compassionate, dignified, and personalised support for older adults, individuals living with dementia, and their families.
Our vision is: ‘To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way.’
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We offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Amazing staff benefits
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Opportunities for career progression
We will support you in achieving The Care Certificate standards, with training provided and paid for.
Key Responsibilities
This part-time role (16 hours/week, evenings) focuses on delivering high-quality direct care to meet individual needs. Your duties may include:
- Assisting older people with daily living activities, ensuring dignity and independence.
- Providing emotional and practical support, tailored to each person’s preferences.
- Supporting individuals with dementia and long-term health conditions.
- Contributing to a warm, inclusive, and responsive care environment.
- Following safeguarding protocols and documenting care accurately.
Requirements
- Eager to learn and demonstrate compassion, patience, and ** lbs** with older people.
- Basic IT skills (e.g., using care management software).
- Requirement for a DBS disclosure (aligned with Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
- Must provide evidence of experience/education on application to prove suitability.
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Application Notes
- Application compliances: Complete the experience and education sections to detail how you meet the criteria. Failure to do so may prevent shortlisting.
- Starting point: Training and development are key—we’ll equip you with Care Certificate standards.
- Flexibility: Positions may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Contact and Next Steps
For more details about available shifts and the role, contact Emma Lawson? via 01282 816790.
For current vacancies and further information, explore: Lancashire County Council Jobs (e.g., careers section under Lancashire County Council’s employment board.)
⚠️ Details the vacancy is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
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